12v line porblem?

area51_for_psx · 3 Feb 2008 at 14:48

Hi guys

Done a little upgrade on my rig and got a E2160 and an asrock board to run it on so I could still use my agp card.

My PSU is a 500watt cheap one. Sisoft sandra says the 12v rail is at 8.86v. This seems really low. It show be sitting around 12 should it not?

Anyone have name of any programs I can check with? And also anyone know what the cooler master Psu are like as a local shop stocks them?

RaiderX · 3 Feb 2008 at 14:54

try getting a volt meter and checking it, software doesnt usually read it right

area51_for_psx · 3 Feb 2008 at 14:56

That would be no use as the PSU wouldnt be under load from the computer.

PhillyDee · 3 Feb 2008 at 14:58

If it was really running that low, your PC probably wouldnt boot. My PC is running at -1.12v as sgown by speedfan. So like RaiderX says, the only reliable method is the Volt Meter.

EDIT: You can make a psu start by jump starting it. Just short out 2xpins on the atx plug.

decto · 3 Feb 2008 at 17:21

You can just take a reading while it's running.

Stick the probes into a spare molex

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bikes · 3 Feb 2008 at 19:11

area51_for_psx said:
Anyone have name of any programs I can check with?

Google Everest free edition, it will tell you all about your volts etc.

area51_for_psx · 4 Feb 2008 at 12:55

Thanks guys have check and its ok.

But after this I would like to change power supply. Anyone know what the coolermaster extreme power PSUs are like?

PhillyDee · 4 Feb 2008 at 13:51

I use the corsair myself and give it a thumbs up. You will not be needing anything more than 400-500W with that setup.