Can I upgrade my power supply to my hpe 477c? just upgraded it to an i7 and want to add in a gaming video card.
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Sorry I'm AMD all the way, but your motherboard mfr and/or the card mfr should have recommended power supply requirements on their sites...
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AMD supporter as well. You can upgrade, but make sure the PSU that you choose will fit inside your tower/case unless you want to upgrade that too. Also, make sure the PSU will have enough juice to run the graphics card and all your other components (or you could ruin your new PSU and your mobo).
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I am using a Corsair CX 750M power supply on it and it works great! I am NOT overclocking though.
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John, I'm sorry. It turns out that the problem with my computer was unrelated to the card. As for upgrading your PSU, I'm not sure if I would be able to give you useful advice.
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It may be possible to operate this video card on your power supply, I would not recommend it, the card recommends a minimum of 400 watts power supply. What is the feasibility of upgrading your power supply, if you are using a standard case, upgrading the power supply with a compatible one such as the Diablotek DA Series 400-Watt ATX Power Supply PSDA400, it's only about $20.00, then this Video card would be suitable. It is a very good, quiet, stable video card, I use one to drive a pair of 20" Viewsonic displays, one digital one analog, for a 40" wide desktop. Works great . . .
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Hey Ronel, I have a 750 watt power supply that I am using with this card. However, a standard power supply one with no less than 350 watts should be enough to run the card with no problems. I would recommend getting a 400 to 450 watt power supply if you will be using this card for gaming.
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You may try it, although 300W is on a low side and it may force you to go to 450-500W power supply for any further upgrades you may have in mind. I put it in the system with 650W and it works great.
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300 Watt should be able to support the current spec right now. But in the future if you are planning to upgrade to a higher end graphic card, I do recommend a larger power supply.
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The power supply is 350 watts. You will need a different video card than is on the motherboard so add that cost.
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It is highly unlikely that you will need to upgrade your PSU. It is all dependent on what your other hardware is as well, but I doubt you will need to upgrade.
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Amazon Customer,Most video cards will fit the chassis. Depending on the specific card you choose, a power supply upgrade may or may not be needed. If you will please contact our friendly Customer Service Team, they can discuss the proposed upgrade with you, and let you know whether there is a need and/or a benefit to upgrading the power supply. We can be reached, toll-free by phone at 855-490-2569 or by email, at: support@cybertronpc.com. Please reference 'DY44'.
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I have the i7 4790k and use a 1,000 watt corsaie psu. However 700watts would do fine.
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This PSU does not have the connectors for a graphics card & it only has a 4 pins for the CPU. Sounds like you need a power supply for a gaming computer & this is not the one.
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I don't know what type of video card you got with the system. The answer is probably. You'd swap out the existing card or use the open slots on the mother board. You should verify you have the correct slot for the card. Second, I have an i7. It's freaking great!!! But you need fast memory to go along with it. If your system doesn't come with good gaming memory, then upgrade that along with your i7. It will cost about 40 bux to get kick ass memory, Google gaming memory for options.
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I am not sure about the power supply/ computer you have. I have used this card in two different hp computer with the standard power supply with no problems. It'sa great card to replace standard graphics on the mobo. I would consider a more expensive card if you are a gamer.
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It would be almost impossible. Just upgrade the power supply. I ran this on a Cooler Master 500w PSU with no trouble.
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Don't know exactly. Information should be available from video card maker. I am using with a 380W power supply with no issues, but also no gaming. HTPC application.
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The one I had lasted 3 years running almost constantly. My video card went bad and took it with it. I upgraded to an 800 Watt Thermaltake model when I replaced the video card. You didn't mention what else you are running like additional hard drives or DVD / CD drives. It's a good, dependable power supply, so it may be all you need. Personally, I would go a little bigger.