need help with 6600

[gt4racerca]

Ok i have just bought the bfg 6600 gt oc 128 mb vid card and i would like to know if it will run with a 300w PSU my setup is

p4 3.06 ghz
2 dvd burners
2 80 gb hard drives
soundblaster audigy 2 plat
1 gb of ram

the thing is my dad is running a 6600 gt with a 300w psu and he doesn't have to plug his in and from what i can remember he has a 3.4 p4 and a 200 gb hard drive and i think 1 gb of ram.
So if anyone can help by telling me if i will be able to run it with no problems that would be kick ass.

 

[VT]

Sadly no it will not. You must have a minimum of 350W power supply.

http://www.bfgtech.com/6600GT.html

 

[Blackbird.]

Yeah you're going to need a more powerfuly power supply.

 

[emad]

Kris, I've told you before, I'll tell you again. 300 watts isn't enough to safely run that card. It doesn't help that your +5 voltage rail is hitting 4.08v which is 20% off from par.

Your system isn't getting enough power as it is. Want proof? Check the PSU calculator:
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Power_Supply_Calculator.php?cmd=INTEL

The specs for your system including the 6600GT require roughly 327 watts not including the fans and usb devices you have connected. Get a 400w PSU and get a branded one. The el cheapo ones that come with computer cases are generally not reliable.

 

[Blackbird.]

Here, get this ASPIRE 500W Power Supply. $55USD

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=17-148-010