Knowing the power of your power supply?

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vds6t -

Hello,
my question is stated in the title, I would like to know the power of my PSU to see if an Nvidia GeForce 6600 graphics card would work on my computer, but I don’t know where to look...
Could someone please help me?

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epango
Hello,

To find out the power of your PC's power supply, you need to open the case. Its wattage (W) is usually printed on the power supply unit. Sometimes, you may need to unscrew the unit to see the part where this power rating is indicated.

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1. vds6t Author
  
  I see ^^ Thank you for all the information, you are helping me a lot!
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2. nephros59
  
  Hi, epango! I just wanted to add this little shortcut that lets you know if our diet is proportionally powerful with various materials. Here it is: http://eu.msi.com/service/power-supply-calculator/. There you go. I think this will help a bit for those who don't know how to do it otherwise. Bye.
  
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3. epango
  
  This is about determining the minimum power supply needed based on the various components of a future configuration. Here, it is a matter of knowing the power of the power supply included in a PC when it is unknown. In this case, the solution is to open the case and look inside.
  
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knowler
Hello, you need to look at the back of your PC, it says the power rating there, otherwise tell me what your PC is and when it's from and I'll let you know yes or no, okay? (Normally, PCs are designed with power supplies that are more than adequate to accommodate all graphics cards and other hardware!
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1. vds6t Author
  
  My PC dates from early 2006, I think, or late 2005 at most, it's a Unika, and the model I believe is: UNIKA Computer Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 3.06Ghz
  There’s nothing written on the back. Thank you for your help.
  
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2. vds6t Author
  
  Sorry, but I just realized I think... 3.06GHz is the power, right? If so, is it enough for a GeForce 6600?
  And to play a game like CoD4?
  
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rainbows67
Salut, je voulais savoir, j'ai le même souci. Je ne vois pas la puissance. J'ai aussi un Unika d'environ 4 ans, mais je ne sais pas du tout comment trouver [la puissance]. J'ai ouvert le PC et il n'y a rien, et je ne veux pas me lancer dans le démontage total parce que je ne m'y connais pas. Merci de m'aider si c'est possible :)

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1. knowler
  
  lol, uh 3.06GHz is the operating frequency of your processor, but it's okay if it's from late 2005; it's definitely capable of handling a graphics card, especially since it's not an extremely powerful model!
  
  Of course, you can play games on it, but I’ll warn you right away that you won’t be able to match the graphics level of the PGM (ProGamers who play with high-end machines), but for normal usage, it's fine, no worries
  
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2. epango
  
  Hi,
  
  The power supply is generally located at the back, at the top of the case. If the power rating is not indicated on the visible side, simply unscrew the unit. As soon as you've found and noted the power, screw it back in right away.
  
  See you!
  
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kismo
Hello,

Acer t180 2b7z computer,
year 2006-2007,
2.2GHz,
Athlon 64x2 4200+ processor
1GB RAM,
max 245 watts power supply

Can I put a 9600GT, HD 4850, or HD 4770?

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1. epango
  
  Hi,
  
  Theoretically, nothing prevents you from installing an HD4850 or 4870 (I assume). But one thing is for sure, you would need to change the power supply to at least 450W.
  
  See you
  
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  You don't know, you ask, you feel ashamed once.
  You don't ask, you'll feel ashamed your whole life. Chinese proverb.
  
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la mygalle
Hello, I also have the same issue. I have an Nvidia 9500 GT graphics card and a 250-watt power supply. Is that enough?

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1. nephros59
  
  Hello. No, you will have to change your power supply. It's for sure. You need a 450-watt power supply, at least. If you get a used one, make sure it's compatible with INTEL, assuming that older power supplies, and some used ones, could cause damage. If you don’t know anyone who’s knowledgeable and capable of doing this, then take your tower with you to the store; that way you won’t have to go back, search, and, above all, risk burning your motherboard or your new power supply... I think it's important to say all this, and since no one has done it, I’m taking the liberty.
  
  Hello to you.
  
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