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I have a 305W PSU at the moment. My radeon 9800 pro is damaged so I want to buy a 6600GT as a sort of replacement for it (since I don't have huge amounts of money to play with). The 6600GT requires a 350W PSU but since I have a 305W PSU can I run it?
 
I'm not quite sure, it came with my dell 8300. I should really check.

Edit: I know, dell... But I did upgrade the RAM, hardrive and graphics card.
 
I had a 6600GT and the fact that it requires it's own molex suggests to me that you should upgrade to AT LEAST a 350W nice brand PSU. I had the Antec 430W TruePower PSU and it ran flawlessly until I sold it (the Vid card) due to lack of use.
 
Could I run the 6600GT without any problems though with a 305W PSU?

Edit: I was searching for someone with a similar question and I found this on the dell (sigh...) forums. here

Basiclly some guys who replied are claiming that they can run 6800's with 250W PSU's. I suppose I may be able to run the 6600GT with a 305W one.

I've also being hearing that 305 is the "mean average", and apparently it can go about 90watts higher, could there be any truth to this?
 
Originally posted by: Colonel C
Could I run the 6600GT without any problems though with a 305W PSU?

Edit: I was searching for someone with a similar question and I found this on the dell (sigh...) forums. here

Basiclly some guys who replied are claiming that they can run 6800's with 250W PSU's. I suppose I may be able to run the 6600GT with a 305W one.

I've also being hearing that 305 is the "mean average", and apparently it can go about 90watts higher, could there be any truth to this?
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They can also run x850xt pe's with the 250 watt, so you'll be fine.
 
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