Geforce 8 series & PC requirements

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person135

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I hate it when the system requirements aren't listed for a video card.
I'm getting a Foxconn Geforce 8400GS video card, and a 400W PSU to support it, but I'm not sure if there are any other system requirements.

I have a compaq presario SR1710NX
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00572527

This is the video card I'm referring to.
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/GraphicCards/detail_overview.aspx?ID=en-us0000042

For example, an EVGA 8400 requires a supplementary power connector whereas a XFX 8400 does not. Also, the card I'm getting does not list the voltage rating, like 12V with a rating of 20A. What do I do?
 
The thing is that newegg barely lists any card requirements, so it is really unclear for people who are looking for really specific things.

help?
 
I wouldn't recommend the 8400 - extremely underpowered cards. You won't be able to do much gaming with this - even my 8600GT is underwhelming in terms of gaming performance.
On the other hand, if you're not going to play games - good choice.
Why not choose a different card (more powerful) and choose one that has the ratings available - there's no point in taking a chance =]
 
Well I'm not going to do new games. I want to play CoD2 on medium settings with medium rates, so I think the 8400GS might do it. What do you think?
 
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