Is my PSU about to die?

badcompany · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:46

I have a seasonic 600w psu its about 4-5 years old and has been ok afaik but I have just built a 8350 rig and have been experimenting with some high overclocks 4.8-5.0ghz etc and have now notice my -12v rail is it doomed?

Bacon? · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:49

I wouldn't use any software to test voltages, you need a multimeter.

RJC · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:52

Dont bother with software reading for voltage only use a multimeter.

decto · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:52

-12V rail can be ignored

badcompany · 4 Feb 2013 at 20:29

oh great thats a relief! I want to buy a 7950 not another psu next week!

tres_kun · 4 Feb 2013 at 21:15

You are overclocking a lot
600W might not be enough for a HD 7950 and the overclock 8350

dacads · 4 Feb 2013 at 21:26

600w will be fine

jamesfreddie · 4 Feb 2013 at 21:29

If you are running a pair of 7950s and a overclocked 8350 you should be running a 750w to be on the safe side, but the seasonic "Should" be OK.

dacads · 4 Feb 2013 at 21:35

For a pair I would be having second thoughts..not for just a single 7950

badcompany · 4 Feb 2013 at 22:04

still got single 5850 at mo

need a 7950 or next gen card asap.