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Amperage needed to runa 3870

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Well im getting a 3870 and i have a 380 watt psu from coolermaster that came with the case that has the 12v rail rated at 16 a.Is this enough for the 3870 or should i buy another pus,if i have to buy another pus i had the antec 500 earthwatts in mind.

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Reply to stephensolofo

What's up there solo,

Recommendations for the HD3870 is a 450 watt PSU with 26 amps for a single hd3870.

16 amps is not enough.

the antec is fine.

Reply to DrMaV

Ok thank you,i looked around trying to find the 12v rail requirements and couldn't fine them.Thanks.

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