I'm currently trying to turn my old Dell Optiplex 330 into a lowish-spec gaming PC, sort of along the lines of this Linus Tech Tips video. So as far as the gpu goes, I have some questions. In the video, they slapped the GTX 650 in there with the extension cable and it worked perfectly. I was wondering how the power situation in this is working. I assume that the power supply in their PC, being a proprietary form factor and designed for business, is nothing fancy and likely is on the lower end for power output. The 650 they used is recommended for 400w, so how did the old, stock power supply handle it?
Also, I'd like to avoid trying to adapt the sata power connectors to pci 6 pin, so what are some affordable cards that don't require extra power from cables? I looked at 750tis, but they are a little out of my price range. The PC currently has a 305w psu and I'm planning putting in a Core 2 Duo E8500, it currently has a E4600.
Thanks.
Also, I'd like to avoid trying to adapt the sata power connectors to pci 6 pin, so what are some affordable cards that don't require extra power from cables? I looked at 750tis, but they are a little out of my price range. The PC currently has a 305w psu and I'm planning putting in a Core 2 Duo E8500, it currently has a E4600.
Thanks.