Ti4200 on a 250W PSU?

I have a crippled P4 (read = Celeron II) working with 230W PSU. The secret is another PSU, 235W AT, that powers harddisks, CD-RW, DVD-drive and fans. This system has problems starting sometimes (that's one reason why I keep this running 24/7) because of too small PSU. And my graphics card isn't the most power-hungry either.
I say it's not possible. However, there are differences in PSUs true output power.

Does anyone know what the approximate power draw for a Ti 4200 is? Or for a Voodoo 4 4500, for that matter, as that's what I'll be upgrading from?

TIA...

HDMK, I tried to run a GF3 (Original version) on the GA-7IXE4, my flat mate has the GA-7IXE. When I tried the GF3 in the 7IXE4 I had nothing but lockup after lockup. I contacted Gigabyte support and was told that the AGP port on the board could support a maximum of a GF2MX400... Due to restrictions on the power being provided to it. I couldn't find a GIXE board listed on Gigabytes products web page so I am guessing you are referring to the 7IXE. If so I don't think the GF4 Ti4200 will run on that board. Check your boards AGP details in the documentation on the Gigabyte site and maybe fire off an email and question them on whether or not this will work ( I doubt it).

Originally posted by Mictlantecuhtli
This system has problems starting sometimes (that's one reason why I keep this running 24/7) because of too small PSU

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That isn't surprising Mic, it also brings up a good point I think I may have mentioned in previous PSU threads. The system consumes more power when it is started up than when it is running. When you first power it on, all the devices consume more current(amps) especially drive motors. This translates to more power(Wattage)

Here's a sample system from a power supply review at THG. You can use the estimates here to determine how much your entire system is drawing. Note the quantity column in the diagram. http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/02q4/021021/powersupplies-02.html

Great, thanks Elcarion!

And thanks to everyone for all the help. I decided to go for it and get a new case, the Antec 1080AMG w/430w PS. Strangely enough, the Asus motherboard I have has both AT and ATX power connectors. When I get more money, I'll be able to upgrade the board and CPU, too.

HAHAHAHA!

Just bought my Ti4200 (64mb PNY) today....and guess what...it works!

It took me ages to get it installed (I didn't put the card into the AGP slot properly) - so I mucked around trying to get my old TNT2...to work...but my rig didn't even post....anyway, tried the Ti4200 again...and it worked!

So much for a not having enough power with my 250W PSU - or not accepting anything above a GF2 on my Gigabyte GA-7IXE board...

YAY! Thanks for all the help guys. I'll learn to ignore you next time!
- PS updating mobo (including PSU to 400W) etc in like a months time...so don't say BOTTLENECK! :grinthumb