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Inspiron 570 video card issue
Hey, all
I want to install a 1GB NVIDIA GTS 450 in my Inspiron 570 desktop. However, when I tried to do so, I booted up the computer and was greeted with...nothing. No display, no startup, nada. So I've two questions:
1) Do I have to plug it into the PSU, and if so, will mine work? The card says it needs 400W, but my PSU is the default one (@300W)
2) Would installing the drivers beforehand make any difference at all?
I don't know what else to try. I've used the DVI and the mini-HDMI port and got bupkis.
My specs are:
Inspiron 570
AMD Athlon II X4 630 @ 2.80GHz
6GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 310 (1GB)
Win 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Help? Thanks!
JMICHAEL
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January 6th, 2011 19:00
The stock 300 watt power supply is not enough for the GTS 450 and does not have the necessary 6-pin PCIe power cable on the PSU required for the video card to function. You will have to upgrade your power supply.