Need Help

**Arc** · **Need Help -** 11-20-2007, 08:02 AM

Ok so i recently went out and bought a new video card cause my computer only had onboard video so i got myself a Sapphire HD 2600 pro, now my problem is on the box it says it requires a 400 watt power supply, but my power supply is only 220w and the power supply i bought doesnt fit in my case (XCCube T_T) now my friend said it would be fine with just the 220 watt PS but im not sure, what should i do?

**Daddy_XL** · 11-20-2007, 08:17 AM

get another power supply that will fit your case. not a good idea to take a chance on poor power supply harming your gear. also you will suffer performace with the underpower supply you currently have.

what case/tower do you have or use now??

**Arc** · 11-20-2007, 08:50 AM

http://www.itreviews.co.uk/graphics/...dware/h520.jpg right there is a link to the case i have right now, im thinking of using a 400w power supply but having it outside the case since it wont fit inside, because im not sure if my motherboard would fit inside another case, would that work?

**Daddy_XL** · 11-20-2007, 09:10 AM

sorry i dont have access to that link. 403 error code

**Dan** · 11-21-2007, 02:56 AM

Your friend is an idiot, get the right size PSU thats 400watts min. PSU is in my book more important then ram or processor.

**KazeCloud** · 11-21-2007, 03:19 AM

Not enough power can result in your computer not booting up, not turning on, or can even damage your hardware. Now I'm not saying with every few upgrades you need a new power supply. I can run many things with lower than required power, however you need a good power supply.

But judging from the sound of it. Your computer with an integrated graphics card to an upgraded HD video card. I'm sure you need a much higher power supply. 220 is also incredibly low.

**Daddy_XL** · 11-21-2007, 05:02 AM

well If you dont want to spend much you can try this one Newegg.com - Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply 115/230 V - Retail

I'd suggest 500-650 range for a few bucks more but thats just what i would do

**Arc** · 11-21-2007, 07:18 PM

thanks guys, ive decided its not worth my time to try and piss around with this case so im getting an entire new computer

**Daddy_XL** · 11-22-2007, 05:44 AM

Good luck with enjoying your new pc once you get it :-)