Ideacenter K300 help - Installing a PNY 8500GT Graphics Card

What is the proper procedure for installing this graphics card into the computer...
I did install it but the Computer really did not like it.....would not boot up....
is there a step I am missing?
HELP!

you have a 280w psu which might not work with the gfx card
Minimum System Requirements
Intel® or AMD® compatible motherboard
At least 512MB system RAM
A minimum 350W system power supply
A PCI Express® compliant motherboard
50MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP
VGA or DVI-I compatible monitor
it req a 350w psu but most of the time you can get away with less but as with most pre built pcs they come with cheap psus so you might need to upgrade the psu
try unplugging any extra fans hdd as see if you can get it to post
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