New graphics HELP psu problems

[NickZhao]

hey guys I'm upgrading my computer next week.
From my previous posts I'm going to get a new Radeon 9600pro or hopefully 9700 pro. THe problem is that my power supply max output is 250 watt. I'm not sure if a 9600pro or 9700 pro would work off that power supply. I have a Dell Dimension 8100, with custom cables so i can't upgrade my PSU.
Specs are:
P4 1.5 ghz
512 mb PC-800 RAM (Twin rambus 2x256mb)
Nvidia GeForce 2 mmx 32 megs
PCI sound card
cd drive

CAn anybody tell me if my power supply is enough for those 2 cards. Because if it isn't il jst buy a GeForce 4 ti 4600
Thanks

 

[Crashman]

The 9600 Pro will work. The 9700 Pro should work. Your power supply has a peak output of something like 350W, and is rated at continuous output. Add to that, your weak CPU isn't as power hungry as Intel's more recent versions.

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[alladinsane]

Hey Crashman, did you find that info on the 250 watt Dell psu from a website? If so, could you direct me to it as i probably have a similar psu as this guy.

 

[Crashman]

Dell doesn't provide any info, you have to talk to some power supply experts as far as I know.

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