Can GeForce GT 520 run on 250W?

[cmg331]

Hello everyone,

I am wanting to upgrade a graphics card however I am not very tech savy therefore I am rather lost. I am hoping that someone here could help me.

From what i have been able to research it seems the GT520 will suit the system, except that the system only has a 250W power supply, and the gt520 requires 300 minimum.

Would it be too much of a stretch? Would it work?

Intended for better graphics for Second Life gaming and work with photoshop from the graphics obtained in Second Life. So it isn't required to be high-end since it isn't akin to WOW, Rift, etc.

ANY help and guidence would be greatly appreciated everyone, please.

Thanks!

•Processor Brand
Intel®
•Processor
Intel® Pentium®
•Processor Speed
3.2GHz
•Cache Memory
2MB on die Level 2
•Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
• Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
•Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16

 

[clutchc]

Use this power supply calculator to determine the needed wattage of your system.
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[rocknrollz]

Even if that site says 250W will work, don't. Don't go below 400W.