Checking PSU rails

SidewinderINC · 23 Jan 2007 at 23:45

Hi all,

what is the most accurate piece of software to check what the rails on my PSU are giving and how well its supplying the power?

need to get a new PSU but want to see how this one is coping.

i can run orthos and superpi etc. etc. completely fine but i seem to get problems when running games and graphically intense things so i know i need a new one lol.

Cheers

S.INC

kmistry · 24 Jan 2007 at 00:57

Software isnt really the best tool to use to be honest their readings aren't as accurate and in some cases (speedfan for example) they are way off! I would say use a multimeter for the most accurate results.

fumbles · 24 Jan 2007 at 01:44

Well tell us what model your PSU is? Is it a generic one? If it is you should get a new one anyways, crashing or not.

SidewinderINC · 24 Jan 2007 at 21:04

bought a new one today, got the Corsair 520W

i had a tagan 480W, but it only supplied 28A on the 12V and only had 1 12V rail.

ive since found out that it wasnt the PSU at all causing my pc to crash but something shorting it when i attempted to put it in my case. so its now just sitting on its box