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gauravj

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My system specs are:
Intel P4 3.0 Ghz
1GB DDR
Original Intel D915GAV motherboard
nVidia 6600GT (PCI express x16)
80GB SATA harddrive
80GB IDE harddrive
Combo drive
FDD
300W PSU (with 14A on the +12V)

About 2 weeks ago, i had my motherboard replaced. When i booted for the first time, just before Windows started, I saw this message on the screen:
"Intel recommends the use of a single 2x12 pin power connector, or, a 2x10 pin power connector with a 1x4 pin power connector. Press any key to continue."
The motherboard's manual also says that either a 2x12 power connector, or a 1x4 power connector (which provides auxiliary power supply to the motherboard) in conjunction with a 2x10 power connector should be used, particularly with a high wattage pci express card.

My PSU has a 2x10 power connector and i'm using 6600GT, a high wattage PCI express card. However, I have been running my system WITHOUT connecting a 1x4 power connector to my motherboard because i'm left with no free 1x4 connectors, after connecting the combo drive and 2 harddisks.

Also, the graphics card's manual says that the card requires a system with MINIMUM of 300W power supply. My system **just** meets these minimum requirements. Besides, I hear PSUs are often overrated, so i dont know if my PSU is actually able to supply 300W power or not.

Despite all this, my system seems to be working fine. However i have these questions:
1>. Is the power supply for my system sufficient since it is working okay?
2>. What sort of problems could arise due to insufficient power supply? Can any of these problems cause hardware damage?
3>. Do i **really** need to buy another PSU? If yes, which one?

Please help me out with this guys!
 
You may want to upgrade the PSU just due to the fact that it lacks the 4 pin mobo connector (it is a 2x2 pin connector) for the processor. Do you know what brand PSU you are running right now? If it was something cheap or old, it is probably better to replace it to protect your components in your system and the fact that you can get something pretty good for a decent price anyway.

In fact, there is still a "Hot Deal" on a 500W "Gaming PSU". Check it out in this thread: Text
 
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