Will This Work ?

[otoliflands]

Hello I just signed up and i wanted to know one thing.
Will this graphics card work http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Nvidia-GeForce-GTX-260-896MB-DVI-PCI-E-Video-Card-/220868075171?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item336cc35ea3#shId
On my old ASUS P5B Motherboard ?
Because my old Geforce 8500 GT OC'd has done its work pretty well ,but i want to play GTA IV on better graphics


My Specs:

ASUS P5B
Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2180 2.0 Ghz OC'd to 3.0Ghz
Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT OC'd
2gig RAM DDR2
2 HDD (both 400 gig)
HD Pro Sound Blaster
Windows XP Professional

 

[inzone]

If you tell me what your power supply is , I will tell you if it will work in your Pc.

 

[otoliflands]

How do i know what my power supply is ?

 

[inzone]

There should be a label on the side of the psu telling you the make , model and wattage. The watts is whats important.

 

[zhihao50]

and the 12v amp, it can be more important.

 

[otoliflands]

Ok i found only NO. 400 watts

 

[inzone]

The GTX 260 requires a minimum 500w power supply , so if you want that card then you have to upgrade the psu as well.

 

[otoliflands]

My GOD.......
Thank You

 

[inzone]

If you don't want to upgrade the psu then you have to look for a video card that requires a minimum 400w psu.

 

[otoliflands]

Ok i think i might as well get a better psu...

 

[inzone]

Thats a step in the right direction.