power requirements

[cjmurph]

Hi, I've just ordered a 9700 Pro, but I'm unsure about its power requirements. I don't have the greatest PSU on the planet, but I don't really want to replace it, not right now anyway. What is a comparable device. i.e. is it just like having another HDD plugged in. I'm keen to know, I have empty pockets after this purchase, a new PSU will be rather annoying.

 

[marneus]

As long as your PSU is a minimum of 300W U should B okay... the card runs off a floppy connector... it will all depend on what HW U already have in your system
check my spec in my profile, I was starting to get power warnings with my spec, that may help U as a guide...

Hmmm, wonder if I can get a valid page fault ???
these invalid ones are far too commonplace...

 

[dhlucke]

It's pretty much equivalent to having another CPU plugged in.

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[cjmurph]

Thanks, it looks like my crappy generic 250W PSU is out the window. ah well, win some lose some.

 

[DCB_AU]

Anything over 300W will do as long as the supply is filtered well.

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