VIDEO CARDS THAT WILL RUN ON 300 WATTS

[DJROY1]

Hello,
Can the geforce gtx550 run ok with a 300 watt power supply....(optiplex 380)

i would appreciate any help...... thanks!

 

[monu_08]

it will not run on 300 watt psu check this one http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110611234431AARXGNb

 

[Helltech]

No it wont, you want to use a video card that requires no PCI-e connections, and even then you might be pushing it on a poor quality PSU.

 

[monu_08]

better psu go for at cheap pric http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200

 

[dudewitbow]

not all psus are created the same. 300w on one psu =/= 300w on another

 

[DJROY1]

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