PSU Question

[Grippz]

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

[Luke]

if you buy a decent one, it will be fine

[Wootzeh]

amd quad core and 8gb ram lol

[Grippz]

amd quad core and 8gb ram lol

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

if you buy a decent one, it will be fine

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 ;/

[Luke]

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

EDIT:

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

[jam666]

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

[Swinkid]

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

EDIT:

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

Inless you get a 64BIT OS

[N!ck]

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

[Grippz]

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

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

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

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

Inless you get a 64BIT OS

yeah its a 64BIT os

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

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

[jam666]

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.