3850 psu question

[spook2575]

now that my exams are over, i can get a new gfx card
The ati hd3850 pro 512mb looks quite good value, but i was wondering whether or not my psu will be powerful enough for it

psu 460 watts 12V--15A (generic)
e6600 stock
2gig ram
hdd

if it isnt, what would be the next best recomendation. I am a casual gamer and arent too fussed with full AA and AF, just as long as i can get away with medium on cod4, gears of war etc.

 

[Monkeynut]

15 Amps? No way in hell. Don't put good components on a crap PSU. You will regret it when your system explodes. The card is good, this PSU should serve you: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823

 

[theforce]

With 15A your system components will some night dine in hell. The PSU pointed by Monkeynut will do fine if you are under a tight budget. If you have more cash is better to futureproof with a better PSU but if you don't plan on upgrading soon then go for that one.

 

[fraps]

15 Amps? No way in hell. Don't put good components on a crap PSU. You will regret it when your system explodes. The card is good, this PSU should serve you: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823

like your sig!

15 amps is not what ati recommend

 

[Cyber-Mav]

i agree with the vote above for the corsair 450w. plenty of power in it for your system.

 

[kylew]

I also agree, it's bad enough when good quality PSUs blow, never mind when it's a generic one, I'll never ever ever ever ever (you get the point ) use a generic PSU as i've had too many PSUs blow on me