A customer recently moved a high-end graphics card from a known-working computer to a different computer. The computer works without issue when viewing email and web pages or when using certain applications. However, when a game with high-end graphics requirements is opened, the program will run for a few minutes before the computer shuts down. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the problem?
A) Power supply wattage
B) Video RAM
C) CPU frequency
D) Monitor resolution

Question

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The high-end graphics card likely requires more power than the current power supply can provide, especially under load when running graphics-intensive games, leading to the computer shutting down.

A Customer Recently Moved a High-End Graphics Card from a Known-Working