Would my machine handle a GT 750 Ti without needing to buy extra stuff?

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I checked the GeForce website and my current video card draws 58 watts while the 750 Ti draws 60 watts, would there be a problem on any front? Also, would the jump from a GT 220 to GT 750 Ti be worth it?

Specs:
Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3 2120 @ 3.30GHz 46 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
4.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DH61HO (CPU 1) 39 °C
Graphics
1950W (1366x768@60Hz)
1024MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 (Undefined) 52 °C
Storage
465GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device (SATA) 42 °C
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224BB ATA Device
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
 

Isn't it this bit? Intel Core i3 2120 @ 3.30GHz
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology

I'm not really sure what my PSU is, it doesn't appear on Speccy, may need to check the thing

 
The GTX 750 Ti is actually an inch smaller in length according to the GeForce website, but what about the bit that says single-slot(GT 220) and double-slot(GTX 750 Ti), would that make a huge difference?

 


The i3 Can handle the GTX 750 ti with no prob.
You are able to run the GTX 750 ti with your current setup. :)
 
If u have money buy "GeForce GTX 750ti". GTX 750Ti draws 20A and a 400W PSU minimum is required while "GeForce GT 220" draws 18A and a 300W PSU minimum for it. There will be big change on graphics and game performance will be better. GTX 750Ti needs reliable PSU. Also check yours PSU amperes on 12V rail. It should be minimum of 36 or 38 amperes. Other components are fine of your system.
 


Actually the 750 ti can work fine on a 300w PSU, and only draws 5 amps (60w).
 
I just checked and my PSU says 600 Watts, but for the 12V thing it only says 26A

 


You're fine, the 750 ti, only uses around 5/6 amps.
 
I've read that the RA 290 outperforms the 750 Ti but I won't push my luck with my current PSU.

Thank you guys, I will try and buy the 750 Ti and come back here and report if it works. But for now, you have my gratitude for all your great help. :)
 


You need to look at specifications for the brand of card you will buy, not the reference specifications on Nvidia's website.
Dual slot means it will extend over the next slot because the card is thicker than your current card. Sometimes this can mean it will also cover the next slot at the rear of the case, although probably not on a low power card like the GTX 750 Ti. If you look at the card inside the case, the flat side of the card should be the same, but the side with the heat sink or fan will extend further.

The power numbers given by ak195 are not correct, ignore these.
Robcrezz is correct. The minimum recommended supply by Nvidia is 300W and the maximum rated draw of the card is around 5A.
For your total system, you need a supply rated at least 18A on the +12V rail.
This is calculated on the maximum draw for all component, and maximum 80% of rated load.

If your supply is rated at 26A on the +12V rail, it should be fine for this card.
26A * 12V = 312W. This is a sure sign your supply isn't a good quality 600W supply.
Still fine for this card, but not for a card with higher power requirements.

The R9 290 that you mention would require a supply rated at 37A on the +12V rail and the card would be much longer as well.
To take advantage of the R9 290 you really need a different system anyway; 64-bit operating system, minimum 8GB RAM, better power supply and likely a different case. Even the processor is really a bit low end to justify such a fast graphics card.

 
May be, the power numbers given by me is wrong but if u want your graphic card run safe and doesn't make any problem then 300W will be not good even it works but not recommended. I know that the company always show the requirements little high. Requirements given was not by me its by Nvidia, i have a list of it. When I have HD5670 card, E6500 dualcore, 4gb ram, intel dg41rq board, 400watt psu and one day i inserted 120mm fan my supply burned and the reason was I need more power if i want fans to attached. Thats why don't go for minimum. 18A on 12V rail for whole system like VincentIP said is true but not recommended. But for graphic cards which are of new technology and are above medium needs recomended of 30 amperes on 12v rail for better running of whole system with these heavy graphic cards. So that in future if u want new hardisks, dvd-writers or cooling fans to attached in your system then there should no problems came.
 


Your numbers are not from Nvidia.
Nvidia recommends a 300W power supply minimum for this card.
The rated board power is 60W.
60W at 12V draws current of 5A (DC power of course).

I think your issue is not understanding the requirements of different cards.
A GTX 750 Ti draws 60W while a GTX 780 or R9 290 draw 250W.
Rated TDP of different processors also varies.
This obviously has an effect on the required power supply.

Core i3 2120 has a TDP of 65W
GTX 750 Ti has a rated maximum power of 60W
Allow 40W for other components in a typical system (motherboard, hard drives, fans)
Total = 165W

The expected maximum power draw should be at most 80% of the +12V rating.
165W / 0.8 = 206W
power = voltage * current
206.25 / 12 = 17.2A

This is how we come to a minimum of 18A on the +12V rail.

If you draw more than the rated current from a decent power supply, it will cut out.
If your supply "burned" it must have been some very dodgy model with no over current protection.
Aside from that, a typical fan will only draw up to 5W anyway, so you would have to be very close to the limit for this to push it over the edge.
I'd say your power supply died because it was poor quality and the company didn't want to replace it under warranty.
 



That would have been down to having a low quality or faulty PSU. A well made 400w would be able to run that system and as many fans as you want.