Power Connections and Power Supply: What kind of connection is needed for this card and what would the minimum PSU needed to run it effectively?
1124300
You want a reputable PSU that supplies 500 watts minimum. Yours should be fine. You will need a 6 pin PCI-e power adapter to power this card though. Some cards come with one. Before you buy, ask the seller if it includes the adapter that changes the 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCI-e power. If not, you can buy an adapter for a couple bucks on the internet.
1449088
The instructions say that a 450W power supply is the minimum required. My power supply has 650W, so it's never been an issue. As for compatibility with the Dell motherboard, I would be quite surprised if that was an issue. It fits into a PCI slot, which seems pretty standard these days. It also requires supplementary power from a PCI-E connector, but an adaptor is included that allows you to get that power from standard MOLEX power connectors -- the kind used to power hard drives before SATA came along. By the way, I've been quite happy with this card!
1325218
According to Newegg customer responses this card will work with as low as a 250 watt psu. However, a 400 watt PSU is recommended.
2281941
I paired this card with a 400 watt power supply, and that's about as low as power supplies go. So I'd say you're safe with at least 400 watts.
42524
you will probably need a bigger psu. this card uses alot of power! also be warned, this card is not small! its a very hefty card taking up 2 1/2 expansion slots! and it is over 12 inches long! so be warned if you have a mid tower case, as it may not clear cd/hdd drive bays!
278576
It's a standard PCI-X card which plugs into your motherboard. The power supply required is determined by the chassis you are using and the motherboard's requirements. As long as your computer's power supply provides enough power to supply all the components in your computer it should work fine.
1836708
It may run on a 425W PSU but it will run sluggish. Yes the card requires you have two 6-pin connectors hooked to it to run properly. It will run properly if you upgrade the power supply. The card requires a minimum of 500 Watts, but my suggestion would be to go to a 550w at least or a 600w PSU.
504980
You will need to connect it to the power supply. Most psu should have the pcie connectors for it, which I believe are two 6 pins.
124003
if your power supply is a 500W or above you will be able to power the card. Provided the rest of your system isn't low end or super dirt old, you shouldn't be bottlenecked or have to worry about hardware compatability.If you mean software wise like drivers, well Nvidia cards like to play well with eachother so having an Nvidia card in there and swapping to another Nvidia should be fine if you do not wish to reload your OS.
2262520
As long as your motherboard has an unoccupied PCI-express ×16 port, and your power supply is capable of 600 watts on a single-card setup. Ideally for power connection, you would need a 8 pin and a 6 pin connector from your power supply (6 and 6+2) If it is a little older, you might be in need of molex to 6 or 8 pin adapters(maybe both.)
592417
Hey Ronel,I have a 750 watt power supply that I am using with this card. However, a standard power supply one with no less than 350 watts should be enough to run the card with no problems. I would recommend getting a 400 to 450 watt power supply if you will be using this card for gaming.
823401
This graphics card requires a minimum 350Watts ... I have it with a 600 watt generic psu and pci express x16 1.0 port and works perfect.
1062267
I would suspect that if you're replacing a prior card in your system, your power supply will be adequate. This card does not require any additional power cable to be attached, it gets all its power from the graphic's slot. I would imagine if you have over a 300W power supply you're OK.
997089
The power supply must be 350W or greater (with a minimum 12V current rating of 20A). One card which consumes less power is the Evga GeForce GT 430 requiring 300 Watt or greater with a minimum of 22 amps on the +12 volt rail. The lower memory capacity has less heat but less gaming satisfaction, and it's compatible with Windows 7.
1496508
as long as you have a PSU with at least 300 watts you should be fine-- if the card needs a pci express cable, you may have to use a molex or sata to pci express adapter- just fyi
984110
RE PSU at least 250W with a 6-pin connector cable http://www.pcworld.com/article/254346/radeon_hd_7770_review_bare_minimum_for_serious_gamers.html We use the "no name" PSU that came with our case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156259
1449087
The instructions say that a 450W power supply is the minimum required. My power supply has 650W, so it's never been an issue.As for compatibility with the Dell motherboard, I would be quite surprised if that was an issue. It fits into a PCI slot, which seems pretty standard these days. It also requires supplementary power from a PCI-E connector, but an adaptor is included that allows you to get that power from standard MOLEX power connectors -- the kind used to power hard drives before SATA came along. By the way, I've been quite happy with this card!