XFX GeForce 6200 power supply

[Bwangster12]

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]

clearly yes
what are the specs of your PC

 

[Bwangster12]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[speedyink]

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.