power supply enough?

supernova73

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I have a system in which I am thinking of upgrading the vid card in. I am wondering if my power supply will be enough to run a nvidia 260 series vid card. I don't plan on overclocking this rig at all.
Current specs as follows:
cpu: amd 5200+ dual core w/ zalmann heatsink/fan
ram:4 gig corsair 800 ddr2 xms series
current vid card: bfg 7950gtoc
hd's:1x 80 gb wd ata ,1x 200 gb seagate sata
drives: 1x dvd burner, 1x 3.5 floppy
psu:corsair 620w hdx
monitor:22.5" viewsonic at 1680x1050
 
No problem, the 620HX could even run a 280, 285, or even a 295 with no problems on your current set up. Though, some will say that your CPU may be holding your video card back. Depending on your motherboard, you could possibly look into upgrading to a Phenom or Phenom II.
 
ya wow is about the most graphic intensive game i play anymore, and with the new expansion it is killing the old 7950 :D
 
some will say that your CPU may be holding your video card back

I think almost everyone will say that.

also if you think getting a new video card will help you run wow shadows you are mistaken. WoW shadows are poo and dont run right on any system.
 
Nahh it still stutters alot even with the shadows all the way off, Just working on a few upgrades with the extra income tax money. The new cpu will probaly be coming with the new vid card :cool:
 
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