Just upgraded to dual core 4400+ X2 110W version... This probably uses more power than my old operton 152... Can my PSU take it?
Just noticed this 12V rail too... Is it a sign that my psu is struggling?
<-- see system spec
Just upgraded to dual core 4400+ X2 110W version... This probably uses more power than my old operton 152... Can my PSU take it?
Just noticed this 12V rail too... Is it a sign that my psu is struggling?
<-- see system spec
Your PSU is an Xclio 480W yes? I wouldn't really trust that to give out 480W consistently. I think 12.65v on your 12v rail is OK however the 3.3v line giving out 1.54v looks a little low.
If you can afford it I would recommend the Corsair 520W HX modular PSU. I bought one from Scan in October 2007 when my Hiper 580W went KABOOM.
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Excellent price and it copes with my PC OK. It is also modular so you can reduce on a bit of clutter within your case but then seeing you have 2.5Tb of storage space perhaps not.
I've got a 480 watt xilence running all my gear and it's fine Think you'll be alright with your PSU, you've got a more power hungry GFX card than I have too.
Get yer multimeter out.
oralpain (10-05-2008)
Its probably reading your 12V wrong.
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Yup its a 480W Xclio... I am thinking a dual core, a 9800gtx, 5 hard drives and load of usb devices might be too much for it... I don't have a multimeter...
The 3.3V is exactly 3.3V in everest and bios... the 12V doesn't come up in everest/bios... is there another voltage checking program that I can use?
Just buy any old cheap multimeter. Forget about software options if you want a reading you can trust.
The -12v and -5v were way off on my enermax.
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AFIK non of the voltage sensors/software on a mobo is calibrated - so the readings are suspect from the word go. If they are 10% accurate, its probably as good as it gets. Is it working? Yes - don't worry. If it isn't - start doing some investigating with a multimeter in the back of the ps connectors - but be careful you don't cause damage by careless probing and shorting something out.
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Well it is working fine and all the other voltages are stable and correct so I'll leave it
The 9800gtx is coming out soon anyway and this is becoming a htpc
Thanks guys
A PSU isnt likely to overvolt a rail, its most likely to undervolt it under load.
iirc XClios are CWT built so OK.
& 12.54V is (just) within the ATX spec. of 5% tolerance.
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