PCI memory card Power supply?

xFlankerx

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I have a GeForce FX 5200 right now and its simply connected into the PCI slot. I'm wonder, do I have to connect it directly to the PSU? There doesn't seem to be a plug, and my monitor is connected to it and working, but I've heard it mentioned for other video cards, and I'm wondering if its the same for the GeForce FX 5200.
 

stevty2889

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A lot of newer video cards need more power, so have to be connected to the power supply. That card does not.