GPU/PSU question!! PLZ help

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#1 Marine152
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OKay i put in the xfx 8500GT PCI-E video card in my PC but found out that its XFXrecomaned watts was 350watts. The problem is I have 300watts on my PSU. I have not seen any problems yet and have played bf2 on my PC on med setting(800by600) to test if my card a bit. My question is will I be okay running this card on my PC? Some told me yes while other said no. I would like to know once and for all if i can run this card without worrying about my PC blowing up. PS, im only goiong to play bf2 for now no DX10 games yet.(Thanks in advance)

PSU specs, OUTPUT=300watts. +12v----/19A

PC specs, HP Pavilion a6000n desktop

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If it run fine right now, then it should be ok
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#4 Marine152
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Thanks guys for your replys, I feel alot better now lol. But, I do have one quick question, now that i wont need a new PSU i was planning on getting more ram becuase vista eats alot and i only have 1gig. My question is will adding another gig or 512 stick take up wattage on my PSU at all. Once agin thanks in advance guys.