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SC4D Off Topic Section => Computer Hardware and Software - Technical Discussion and Support => Topic started by: frdrcklim on November 27, 2008, 08:35:32 PM

Title: Help knowing power supply output
Post by: frdrcklim on November 27, 2008, 08:35:32 PM
So here's the story, a year ago, we upgraded my computer. Everything was changed except the hard disk. Anyway, I'm buying a new video card: the 1 GB GeForce 9600 GT ddr2. I've had plans but I'm only buying it now. The problem is however my power supply. Since the power supply is an important factor for the video card, I need to know my power supply output. The thing is however, my dad lost the receipt a long time ago and I could not find the box for my power supply and I have no way of knowing the power supply output. My guess is between 300-500 watts. The recommended is 500 watts for this GPU. Any ideas on how, I would find out my power supply output  ()what()? Please reply immediately. Thank you  :).
Title: Re: Help knowing power supply output
Post by: wouanagaine on November 28, 2008, 01:31:35 AM
You should have a sticker on your power supply, if it is not visible, open your PC, it should be on it

Title: Re: Help knowing power supply output
Post by: Kitsune on November 28, 2008, 07:53:02 PM
^ Exactly. Also how big is your monitor? It might not need that much v-ram.
Title: Re: Help knowing power supply output
Post by: frdrcklim on November 29, 2008, 03:22:49 AM
I actually found that out just a while ago. I never noticed it had details until I took my computer off but thanks anyway wouanagaine  ;D.