i was wondering if i can replace my psu with any psu because mine only is about 330 watts and i need one that is at least 350 to run the new graphics i just bought because everytime i go to play a game, it loads but then my computer restarts. I do kno that the psu has to fit in where your old one was so thats not any worry
You'll have to make sure that the new PSU offers the same connectors for your motherboard and hard drive/CD-ROMs (molex or SATA). If you've got a fairly recent computer, then you shouldn't have any problems. Some older computers (Dell & Compaq) use to have proprietary power supplies, so if you're not sure, tell us your computer brand and model and we'll check it out for you.
This computer uses a standard power supply, so feel free to replace it with a PSU of your choice. From what I read, it appears that your computer has an IDE CD-ROM and an IDE Hard Drive. Most power supplies provide molex power connectors for these devices, but make sure before buying.
Here's a picture of a molex connector.
Make sure that your current drives in your computer are using this connector. If they're using a SATA connector (picture below), then you'll want to make sure that your new PSU offers it as well.
Most new power supplies will offer both, so you shouldn't have a problem.
is it possible that the video card would work without enough power tho, because if not i dont wanna waist my money on a new psu if its not possible for it to even run, becuz the rest of the specs on my computer are perfect and the card i bought is a radeon hd 2400
Most new cards will throttle down if they don't get enough power, but it can still cause your computer to hang. I imagine your current power supply is kind of old anyways, and it may not provide the required power connector that goes directly from the power supply to the video card.
Even if it says it requires a minimum of 350w, it's good to go a little bit higher just to make sure.
