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Video Card Upgrades?

I'm curious if anyone has upgraded the video card of this computer without upgrading the power supply. What can the system handle with the stock PSU?

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fatevamp

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Yes, i upgraded the video card to an Nvidia Geforce 9500 GT without upgrading the PS
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I don't want to screw your system, but I would say you should be OK. Generally PSU's can handle moderate to high-mid grade GPU's without worry. I added a lot of components including a X800 to an old Dell Dimension 4700 and have not had a problem now 5 years on (when I still fire it up). I would suggest staying away from most giant cards, and try and stick with one that doesn't require an auxiliary power plug.
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