Power Supply w/ 7600 gt video card

scotchnrocks · #1 12-05-2006, 10:42 PM

I'm looking at this 7600 gt video card for my Athlon 64 3500+. My current factory power supply is rated at 300 watts. Can I use it with this card or is an upgrade absolutely necessary? What happens if I install the card to try it out and see what happens, will this damage anything?

BiPolar_Nut · #2 12-05-2006, 10:47 PM

worst case scenario it'd be too much strain on your PS and blow it. I'd say no risk since weather it works or blows the PS either way you need a new PS....and there's a chance you won't need it since you're not pushing that card (via 3D gaming)

scotchnrocks · #3 12-05-2006, 10:49 PM

Thanks Bipolar, that's the answer I was looking for. I'll report back if something bad happens.

goldtoes · #4 12-05-2006, 10:55 PM

scotch, you may also want to check out this thread where BPN and I tagteamed almost the same exact question. good luck.

/gold

BiPolar_Nut · #5 12-05-2006, 11:15 PM

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scotch, you may also want to check out this thread where BPN and I tagteamed almost the same exact question. good luck.

/gold

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I remember that thread and although I didn't re-check it, I just assumed it was the same OP re-asking that portion of his question. I guess it wasn't lol. Good thing I re-read the other one tho....I think I gave Stuey credit for a Sam avatar modification....bumped the other thread w/ a correction.