XFX GeForce 6200 power supply

Bwangster12 · 07-17-2006, 01:38 AM

I just purchased this card online and read in the manual it says it requires atleast 300-350 watts of power. My system has 250. Do I need to buy a new PSU?

**Shady** · 07-17-2006, 01:41 AM

clearly yes

what are the specs of your PC

Bwangster12 · 07-17-2006, 02:53 AM

HP a220n, 2.08ghz, 1gig of ram, 120gb hd internal, 40gb hd internal, 200gb hd external, creative audigy 2 value, hauppauge 250btv tv tuner, dvd-rom, dvd-rw drives.

**The_Other_One** · 07-17-2006, 05:34 AM

You'll probably be alright. Those video cards aren't too powerful. I'd say don't worry about it right away. Give it a go and if you begin to have problems, then go for a new power supply... I know plenty of 300-400 watt PSU that are no better than 250 watt ones...

**Shady** · 07-17-2006, 10:21 AM

In my opinion you need a new power supply.
but get a decent one.... i have a crappy 450 W PSU and i'm having problems with it sometimes
it's up to you anyways

Bwangster12 · 07-17-2006, 01:19 PM

If a new PSU is needed... is it possible to get for under 50 bucks?

speedyink · 07-18-2006, 12:50 AM

Ya, they're pretty cheap. I would say it would work fine, since my X700 Pro works fine on my 300 watt supply, and it's a much more powerful card.

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Shady Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cairo Age: 20 Posts: 2,327	clearly yes what are the specs of your PC

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Shady Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cairo Age: 20 Posts: 2,327	In my opinion you need a new power supply. but get a decent one.... i have a crappy 450 W PSU and i'm having problems with it sometimes it's up to you anyways

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