Does amperage matter when buying a new power supply?

[kevrods]

Hi

I would like to know if amperage matters when buying a new power supply. My current power supply has these specs.

+12v @ 19a, -12v @ 0.8a, +5v@25a, +5vsb@2a, +3.3v@18a

i know that 12v rail is what i want and should i buy a power supply with higher 12v amperage? or same? or lower?

 

[twelve25]

Yes, definitely! I'd say it is just as important as watts. You want something that can deliver more than enough amps for the rated wattage.

Are you planning to run a high end graphics card? TBH, that's the only thing that really needs a lot of amps.

 

[kevrods]

Yes, definitely! I'd say it is just as important as watts. You want something that can deliver more than enough amps for the rated wattage.

Are you planning to run a high end graphics card? TBH, that's the only thing that really needs a lot of amps.

i am using a geforce gt 630 it is running fine but i am using a 300 watt psu. so i need something better. i just want to know if i need higher lower or same 12v amperage