Solved AGP 300w psu enough

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nostaw5

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Hi im getting an AGP graphics card, (YES THEY STILL DO MAKE EM) and i have a 300w psu. Will 300 be enough to run the card, if not what would happen? Even if the manufacture reccomends 450w will they work on 300w? I really dont have the money to buy a psu. BUT if i do buy a new psu... is there a watt limit for the mobo it is a foxconn SIS661FX MR. I have a 300w in there now, what is the max? does anyone know?
 
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What gpu?

Basically, if its not enough power, you'll get freezes and crashing... Gpu manmufactuers often over do theyre needed psu needs, so its quite possible it could work.

There is no limit to what a mobo can have for a psu, as the components only draw what they need. You'll just be less efficent with the power, as there is usually a higher efficiency loading point.

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oh then i might have to upgrade. Im not sure what gpu, maybe ati or powercolour
 

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    Custom Gaming Rig 780G
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    AMG Athlon II X2 255 3.8/2MB/2500MHz 45nm AM3
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    Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3, Core Boost, Ultra Durable 3
    Memory
    2X 4GB Kingston DDR3 1066MHz @ 1666MHz Dual Channel
    Graphics card(s)
    HIS HD Radeon 7770 GHz Edition iCooler Core: 1000MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
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    Dell E2311H DVI/VGA 5ms response, Full HD
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    1920x1080 @ 60Hz
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    320GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.02 SATA II
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    Cooler Master Extreme Power Plus 700w
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    Lian-Li PC-6010 With Side Window
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    Aywun A4 80mm fan
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    Logitech K120 Wired Mouse
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Youre at a spot where it might work. Your best method is to get/decide on a card.. Then look into actual real users thoughts.

ATI will probably be your best option..... but my knowledge of stores and prices aren't that great in the upside down part of the world.
 

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    gtx 560 ti // gtx 260-216
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    Dual 22" // Headless
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    OCZ aGILITY 3, 120Gig + Seagate 500Gig x 2
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    Silverstone da700 // Corsair 520hx
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    Rosewill BlackHawk Ultra // Antec 900v1
    Cooling
    Twin CM Hyper 212+ // Noctua NH-u12
    Other Info
    Acer 8930 laptop with x9100...
What is the gfx card you are getting,
you also need to work out the draw on the other components these are
CPU
Motherboard
cd/dvd/hd`s
fans

Go to the manufacturers websites to find the wattage of each item.
 

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It is not a good idea to skimp on the PSU.
 

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    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
Preferably go for Corsair CX400.

It is the Best and the Cheapest 80+ PSU(from a good brand) in newegg.
 

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    OCZ Fatal1ty 550W/
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