Watt Requirements for new Graphics Card

[krazycontraptions]

Hi, I plan to replace my graphics card soon, but I am not sure if my computer supports it. It is a prebuilt, but the power supply says 250W bronze 80 plus. The new card (GTX 1050 ti) recommends a 300W power supply with a max consumption of 75W. Do you think this will work? Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

250W means nothing without the make and model.

 

[krazycontraptions]

250W means nothing without the make and model.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mini, 4GB GDDR5 DisplayPort 128-bit Gaming Graphic Card (ZT-P10510A-10L)

 

[pete_101]

No, he meant the make and model of the PSU. Also, what CPU are you using, it's possible that if you're using a low powered Intel i3 or Pentium G series, then a generic 250W PSU might actually be ok.

 

[krazycontraptions]

No, he meant the make and model of the PSU. Also, what CPU are you using, it's possible that if you're using a low powered Intel i3 or Pentium G series, then a generic 250W PSU might actually be ok.

It's an i5. The PSU is model number fsp250-30agbaa

 

[krazycontraptions]

250W means nothing without the make and model.

I am using an i5 from 2015. The PSU is model number fsp250-30agbaa

 

[pete_101]

No, he meant the make and model of the PSU. Also, what CPU are you using, it's possible that if you're using a low powered Intel i3 or Pentium G series, then a generic 250W PSU might actually be ok.

It's an i5. The PSU is model number fsp250-30agbaa

I can't really find a review on that PSU, so I'll take a guess that 200w would be the maximum safe power draw you would want to take. An i5 is around 80w and the graphics is 75w, so that only leaves 45w for the rest of the system....which is possible but very tight.

In short, it would most likely work, HOWEVER there is a risk that the PSU could fail at some point in the future and potential damage other components....you decide if you want to take that risk.

 

[krazycontraptions]

No, he meant the make and model of the PSU. Also, what CPU are you using, it's possible that if you're using a low powered Intel i3 or Pentium G series, then a generic 250W PSU might actually be ok.

It's an i5. The PSU is model number fsp250-30agbaa

I can't really find a review on that PSU, so I'll take a guess that 200w would be the maximum safe power draw you would want to take. An i5 is around 80w and the graphics is 75w, so that only leaves 45w for the rest of the system....which is possible but very tight.

In short, it would most likely work, HOWEVER there is a risk that the PSU could fail at some point in the future and potential damage other components....you decide if you want to take that risk.

Thanks for the info and reply