PSU Question

Ok so i am getting a new computer for xmas

Basic Specs:
Processor: AMD Phenom X4 9500 quad core
O.S: Windows Vista Home Premium
RAM: 8GB

Anyway i cannot list the full specs of it as i am not allowed it until thursday pmsl.. Now my question! When i was allowed to check it out i put a new graphics card in it - No problems when installing and it works fine. - I was checking the specs for the graphics card earlier and theu reccomend the power supply is 350-watt or greater. This is where im confused LOL The PSU in the computer atm has an output max of 250-watt.. Obviously thats not going to be enough and i don't want it to burn out! ;l - So my question is, If i was to put a 400-watt PSU in it on xmas day will it be ok? Or should i expect it to blow?! If not i will just buy a newer card i guess!

Thanks in advance (:

if you buy a decent one, it will be fine ;)

amd quad core and 8gb ram lol

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Originally Posted by Wootzeh

amd quad core and 8gb ram lol

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I don't see how that was suppost to help me with my situation?

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Originally Posted by YabbereR

if you buy a decent one, it will be fine ;)

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haha well it wasn't a cheap card at all! :) - However i don't think it will manage with the PSU thats in the computer at the moment ;/

well he is right, since 8gb ram is well, pointless.

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ALSO, i mean as long as you get a decent PSU

any chance you could tell us the make of the PSU and the graphics card you have?

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Originally Posted by YabbereR

well he is right, since 8gb ram is well, pointless.

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ALSO, i mean as long as you get a decent PSU

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Inless you get a 64BIT OS

With the specs you mentioned i doubt it would have booted with a 250 watt PSU.

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Originally Posted by jam666

any chance you could tell us the make of the PSU and the graphics card you have?

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The manufacturer of the graphics card are ATI - I don't like nividia. And The PSU manufacturer being.. Delta Electronics

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Originally Posted by YabbereR

ALSO, i mean as long as you get a decent PSU

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Well the point of this thread being.. Will my system be ok if i purchase a better PSU?

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Originally Posted by Swinkid

Inless you get a 64BIT OS

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yeah its a 64BIT os

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Originally Posted by N!ck

With the specs you mentioned i doubt it would have booted with a 250 watt PSU.

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And yeah it did, no BSOD or anything like that, It worked fine. Although i only had it on for around 10 mins. - Im going to go buy the PSU tomorrow i was just comparing notes

ok right im not sure about your graphics card as you havnt told us the model, however i would seriously consider getting a new PSU such as one made by OCZ, Corsair or Coolermaster etc as with a PSU like your current one, there is a VERY strong chance it could blow up..... and maybe take all of your other componants with it.