Need Help with a new 3dcard Nvidia9800gt

[LucidSeattleWA]

ya i just got a new computer with everything i needed besides the graphics card(i bought a 9800gt a few weeks ago in preperation)

The exact computer i bought is right here http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+/+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/9963692.p?skuId=9963692&id=1218202474716
you can click on specifications for the specs.

and the exact 3d card i got is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130380

After a day i came to realize when planning to install that the Power supply in my new rig is only 250 watts, and my 3dcard requires"Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply.(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amps.)" (tho it says on the box 18amps)

so i guess i have to replace my power supply and need advice whats compatible with my setup and how hard itll be to install (never installed a new psu need to know if i should even attempt)

i was thinking of buying this power supply (as im on a budget now after buying all this hehe), would it work with my system/card?! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338009&cm_re=power_supply_400w-_-17-338-009-_-Product

and if not can someone recommend a psu that would work around the same price

Thanks all for any help!

 

[87dtna]

The link for your PC you bought is dead.

Good choice on the card though.

As for the power supply, that one is linked to is absolute garbage. Would probably only last about 3 months, and thats if the 8800gt wouldn't blow it up and take out the motherboard with it first. Besides, that PSU only have 20 amps on the 12v rail too which is not enough.

You'll have to dish out $50 up front, but the $20 mail in rebate takes it down to $30 atleast-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

 

[LucidSeattleWA]

sry i got a HP pavilion desktop specs are


Product Height
15.3"
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Product Width
7"
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Product Weight
9.8 lbs.
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Product Depth
16.9"
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Processor Brand
AMD
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Processor
AMD Phenom™ II
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Processor Speed
2.8GHz
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System Bus
4000MHz
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Cache Memory
2MB on die Level 2 and 6MB shared on die Level 3
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System Memory (RAM)
8GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
16GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3 SDRAM
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Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
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Hard Drive Size
1TB
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Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 4200
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Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
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Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
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Available Expansion Slots
3 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
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USB 2.0 Ports
6 (2 front, 4 rear); 2 USB 1.1 (rear)
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IEEE 1394 Ports
1 (rear)
#
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Graphics Chip
ATI
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Processor Platform
VISION Premium
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Drive Capacity
1TB
#
Desktop Types
Premium



thx for the link! looks good