Graphics card question

[Jonz0r]

Hey, today i went into this new computer shop near where i live and i saw a "Sapphire X800GTO 256mb PCI-E" for £126 and i was wondering if i have enough power in my PSU. My PSU is "230 V" Specs are in my sig.

Also i read on the internet that it only has 12 pipelines enabled. Could anyone give me a guide on how to unlock those pipelines? (safely, I dont want to destroy my card). Also i dont have a floopy drive...

Thanks

- Jon

 

[hungryduck]

Hmmmm, you're cutting it close with a 230watt PSU.....I'd say just get a new psu thats at least 400w....price would only be roughly $50 or so.....

 

[JellyWorld]

Use this website to calculate your power requirements.

http://extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp

 

[Jonz0r]

eek. I have one of those HP PCs and i think it voids the warrenty if you change somthing like a PSU am i right? well i really dont wanna buy a new PSU since im a little short of cash.