Power Supply

[Max35]

Can anyone tell me how to find how big my power supply is? I want to upgrade to a Geforce 7950 w/ 512mbs , which I believe requires a 500 watt PSU. I am currently running a Geforce 6800 w/ 256 mbs.

 

[Link]

Easiest way is to pop the lid on your machine and have a look at the label on it.

 

[The Brick]

Yeah there's a sticker on the PSU itself with all the necessary information. Though the thing more important than the wattage is the amps on the 12V rail. Check that specification as well.

 

[Max35]

It says my DC output is 350W, guess I better spring for a new one. Ah well.

 

[Max35]

Thanks for the advice. And on a different topic (sort of) I am upgrading my RAM as well. I did tigerdirects "memory configurator" and it comes up with suggestions for RAM that is a different speed, PC4200, while I have PC3200. Will that pose a problem?