PSU Test?

[DJ XS]

Hi all,

I know this may sound a little random but is there any way of knowing how much of your PSU is getting used?

IE: Do i need to buy a new/more powerful one?

The reason i ask is that my X1950 tends to 'crash' every now and then and i have to reseat the molexes and reboot to get the machine back up and running, however it doesnt die until it hits Vista Aero.

Hope that helps,

 

[neodude]

You can buy a current clamp that will tell you how much current your PSU is pulling. From this you can work out the wattage.