220-watt PSU running a GeForce GT 630 in an Emachines EL1352g-41w?

[Craig M]

I have an Emachines EL1352g-41w ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883114102 Link for all specs if needed ) and I was researching to see if I could use the Geforce GT 630 for this computer. I checked the usual wattage needed for each computer part and added them all up. I figured I would also disconnect my dvd drive to stop power from going to it as an added bonus (probably wouldn't need to do that, but yeah lol). Anyways, I came up with the PC using around 176 watts with everything including this graphics card. I will show you how I arrived at that number. Just clearing up now that I like the price range of this graphics card and I like how it performs from what I've read about it. I know about the 750 ti and other cards, but I'm not looking to spend a bunch of money on this lol I must also add that I am perfectly content with playing games at their lowest settings. Below is the PC wattage use for parts in my computer (some numbers are elevated to allow for error).

PC wattage use

AMD Athlon II X2 220 65-watts ( http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Athlon%20II%20X2%20220%20-%20ADX220OCK22GM.html )

Motherboard 40-watts going by the higher number for the motherboard ( http://www.buildcomputers.net/power-consumption-of-pc-components.html )

RAM-6-watts ddr3 are said to be around 2-3 watts each ( http://www.buildcomputers.net/power-consumption-of-pc-components.html )

GeForce GT 630 50-watts ( http://gaminginsideinfo.blogspot.com/2013/10/best-low-power-graphics-card-for-gaming.html )

Hard Drive 9-watts ( http://www.buildcomputers.net/power-consumption-of-pc-components.html )

Case fan 6-watts I just went with the highest listed one for this at 6-watts lol Whatever is in my pc, it keeps it very cool no matter what I do lol ( http://www.buildcomputers.net/power-consumption-of-pc-components.html )

DVD drive Unplugged and not in use

I've heard stories about how people were using PSUs (220 and even lower) with good results on certain cards that were said to require 300-400-watts. Is there really any reason as to why this card wouldn't work in this PC? At the very least, would it be a decent enough upgrade for me to play my League Of Legends game without any lag? If you see errors in my research, please feel free to correct me as I'm not that knowledgeable about these things and it's late lol Thanks for your time and any help with this.

 

[Craig M]

Using two 6 pin connectors doesn't mean step power requirements, some 960's do so and all models will run fine off a 500W supply as well all 970 GT's. Any version of a 560 and 560 TI even heavily overclocked will draw less than 170 Watts so matched with a FX-9590 with a max Draw of 248 Watts a 500 Watt will still handle things. If you have a 600 Watt or 700 Watt unit and a 560 is BSODing it then you have a very crappy supply that is outputting less than a 500 Watt unit.

I agree. I think it could very well be that a lot of the people in those reviews who said that about their PSU's below 700 may have had very crappy PSUs lol I believe the bronze EVGA PSU 500-watt I have in gf's computer is only putting out 400-watts or maybe even less. I assume that since I think it was 450 to 500-watts is recommended for the 560, my PSU was somehow unable to power it and run the system with it. It could be that the PSU is just crappy and won't run a card with a high requirement of power lol idk Can a PSU change its consistent output to a lower wattage and then continue to run at that lower wattage? I know that's probably a dumb question lol I figured I would ask though. Second question, could I attempt to run that GTX 560 card with it being plugged into slot only (not having the two power cable plugged into it). Thanks

If a card has a External power connection it wont even power up without it. A power supply will only give "Watts/Amps" as needed but should always supply the correct Volts.

Here are some Very good supplies at a decent price.

Antec BP550 Plus 550W $39.99 after $20.00 rebate card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

XFX TS Series P1550SXXB9 550W $47.99 after $15.00 rebate card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-550 $69.99 "Best of the 3"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

All 3 are very good and will do you fine for many years.

Thank you. I may consider getting the first one in what you listed. I may try to get it, a decent CPU and attempt to use the gtx 560 in my old computer that I am trying to fix up to play some games on.

 

[delaro]

Thank you. I may consider getting the first one in what you listed. I may try to get it, a decent CPU and attempt to use the gtx 560 in my old computer that I am trying to fix up to play some games on.

You lack overclock potential on that eMachine board but these would be a world better, no point in paying more than what this one cost your gains would be minimal without the ability to overclock.

AMD Athlon II X4 640 3 GHz Quad-Core Processor US $45.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Athlon-II-X4-640-3-GHz-Quad-Core-Processor-/331532736127?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d30e4167f


Motherboard replacement to allow Overclocking.

Combo
-Foxconn A88GMX AM3 Motherboard. $20
-Phenom II X4 945 Black Edition. $65
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1280247&sid=02b7b80044927f50ea21026bc740f0ae

 

[Craig M]

Thank you. I may consider getting the first one in what you listed. I may try to get it, a decent CPU and attempt to use the gtx 560 in my old computer that I am trying to fix up to play some games on.

You lack overclock potential on that eMachine board but these would be a world better, no point in paying more than what this one cost your gains would be minimal without the ability to overclock.

AMD Athlon II X4 640 3 GHz Quad-Core Processor US $45.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Athlon-II-X4-640-3-GHz-Quad-Core-Processor-/331532736127?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d30e4167f


Motherboard replacement to allow Overclocking.

Combo
-Foxconn A88GMX AM3 Motherboard. $20
-Phenom II X4 945 Black Edition. $65
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1280247&sid=02b7b80044927f50ea21026bc740f0ae

I don't really want to overclock anything though. With the motherboard I have, I just wanted to upgrade with a decent amd quad core CPU, decent GPU (if gtx is actually dead and doesn't work), and upgrade power supply with the first one you suggested. I'm trying to keep price down to around 150-160 or so is possible. I've actually overclocked using this computer already with decent results on it (although like I said, I don't really want to OC if I get better parts for it). I feel like this will at least allow me to play many games on low settings/low display at the very least without lag and all lol