[SOLVED] I need some help with videocard psu requirements

Mar 4, 2020
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So, im about to get a GTX1050ti (https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N105TG1-GAMING-4GD/sp#sp) and im starting to make an upgrade but meanwhile i want to connect this video card to my curent PC, that is a HP DC7900 Convertible Minitower, i've made some upgrades also like from the cpu C2D E8400 i've got an Q9550, i know its old but for the moment i wanna know if is safe to connect this videocard to this PC while my PSU is 365W, http://www.ascendtech.us/hp-compaq-365w-psu-460968-001_i_psuhpc460968001.aspx <---- this is the PSU, i want to connect the videocard thru a molex to PCI adapter, Is it safe? Thank You
 
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Safety is questionable, but the general rule of thumb is that if the power supply does not come with the necessary cable, it wasn't designed to handle that type of load.

Personally, I wouldn't advise it, but that's up to you.

-Wolf sends

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Safety is questionable, but the general rule of thumb is that if the power supply does not come with the necessary cable, it wasn't designed to handle that type of load.

Personally, I wouldn't advise it, but that's up to you.

-Wolf sends
 
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