Is it my psu? (edit)

[barefootdan]

I just got a XFX radeon 4850 for my hp a6110n. my powersupply is 450w which is whats recommended on the box. i do run dual monitors and only play world of warcraft. i started to play and my second monitor began to blink rapidly then my computer shut down. is it not getting enough power? is my computer not good enough to run it?
thanks guys


edit: i used to have a 9500gt 1gb. it worked fine but i think its cause it takes not nearly enough power.
so im leaning towards the problem of the psu. what is a good watt one for the 4850

 

[jyjjy]

Sounds like it could be the PSU. Not all 450w are created equal. A quality brand and good amperage on the +12v rail are what's important. Try other games that should push the card and see if they crash the computer as well.

 

[barefootdan]

i also smelt like a hot rubber or plastic smell. is this cause it is new or is it my psu getting too hot?

 

[barefootdan]

just crashed again after browsing internet. i took a temp and the card is only like 100 but my psu is like 135 degrees. im deciding if i should get a new psu or just downgrade to the next card. would it be like a 4770? or maybe a 9800gt since now they are reduced power requirement.
unless i find a cheap psu...if thats even the problem