Graphics card and power supply

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  1. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit OEM
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    Graphics card and power supply


    Right I have a 550ti but only a 300w power supply. My performance is shocking on it.
    Is this cause my power supply?
    It's recommended to have a 400w +
    Also my processor is only at like 70-80% use
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  2. Posts : 1,641
    Dual-boot: Windows 7 HP 32-bit SP1 & Windows XP Pro 32-bit SP2.
       #2

    You need to upgrade your Power Supply ASAP. You are putting a strain on that low-end one.
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  3. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit OEM
    Thread Starter
       #3

    What does that mean then?
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  4. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    What it means is that if/when the 300W power supply decides to up and die from the strain, it doesn't take anything else with it. Underpowered (or even worse, under powered no name) power supplies have been known to take out motherboards, video cards and just about anything else connected to the motherboard when they go poof.
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  5. Posts : 1,641
    Dual-boot: Windows 7 HP 32-bit SP1 & Windows XP Pro 32-bit SP2.
       #5

    That's why you need to change it ASAP.
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  6. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit OEM
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Okay just bought one
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  7. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    Make and model of the one you bought?
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  8. Posts : 177
    Windows 7 HP / Ultimate x64
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    If possible, I would suggest returning the new one for a good quality 500W+ PSU from the likes of Seasonic, Corsair or XFX. It needs to have at least 24A on the +12v rail (See specs)
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  9. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit OEM
    Thread Starter
       #9

    What happens if it doesn't
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    Louis your not listing to the good folks that are trying to help you. What happens when you use less than needed quality power supply is many things and none of them good.
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