PSU Help.

[Robert]

In my rig I've got the Antec Neopower 480, now my voltage for the 12v line's 11.3 - which is 5%, which is out of the tolerance spec I think? My rig is as follows:

A64 3700
Abit NV8
X1800XT
IDE HD
SATA HD
2*optical
Audigy 2
3 Xilence fans
1 stock fan
Nexus fan bus

The system *seems* stable, but could it go caput any minute? I just don't want to fry anything (just got my PC running smoothly after 2 minutes) hence I'm looking at the Seasonic 600 watt, or anything similarly priced?

[amjedm]

How are you measuring the voltage?

I think any psu can go caput at anytime - doesn't usually need an excuse.

I wouldn't worry too much IMO.

[Robert]

I'm just using the bios/speedfan.

[amjedm]

You can't rely on the BIOS to give accurate readings. Best way is with a multimeter but pls don't ask me how.

Maybe someone else can help or do a google search on how to measure with a multimeter?

[Robert]

I'll just leave it while it seems 100% stable.

[herulach]

multimeter over the yellow and black connectors of a molex. at full load and idle.