Is my PSU dying?

ferret face · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:22

Hi,

My pc keeps rebooting or loses the signal to the GPU. I looked in speedfan and noticed that my 12v rail is down to 11.6v, it used to be at about 12.2v. Could this be the problem and is this a sign that it is on its way out?
It is an Enermax EG465-433W psu.

many thanks

PC-M Vip3r · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:25

How long and how much is it/was it?

ferret face · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:33

its about 2 years old and it was the most expensive psu at the time, i can't remember how much it was tho sorry. It is supposed to be a good psu
cheers

PC-M Vip3r · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:37

after 2 years useage, it should still be ok. if you are doubt take it down to your local; computer shop, should be able to get it checked out for £10-£15. And if it is dying pick up a new one.

ferret face · 9 Apr 2006 at 22:42

cheers, do you think that 11.6v is too low?

jellybeard999 · 10 Apr 2006 at 01:20

11.6v is fine for 12v line ... youll probably find if you use a multi meter that its closer to 12v anyway

ferret face · 11 Apr 2006 at 15:19

ok thanks,

i just downloaded ASUS pc probe and that says my 12v is at 12.2v anyway. I guess speedfan is reporting it wrong.

fornowagain · 11 Apr 2006 at 15:36

Use a multimeter or your just guessing. Don't believe the monitors.

Dutch Guy · 11 Apr 2006 at 16:10

The rebooting isn't caused by a low rail but by a sudden dip in one rail, so even if the 12V is wxcactly 12V it only takes one short dip to 11V to give you problems.

My old PSU started to reboot the system, then gave booting problems and finally stopped booting altogether

ferret face · 12 Apr 2006 at 00:14

ok cheers guys,

Just found that my 6800gt has died on me, i think that was the problem..

Dutch Guy · 12 Apr 2006 at 08:27

ferret face said:
Just found that my 6800gt has died on me, i think that was the problem..

Ouch, but at least you know what the problem is.