Voltage problem ?

Discussion in 'Power Supplies and UPS's' started by chasbox, Nov 25, 2007.

  1. chasbox

    chasbox Geek Trainee

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    HI
    Anybody see a voltage problem here or any problem for that matter.

    Voltage Values:
    CPU Core 1.28 V
    +2.5 V 3.10 V
    +3.3 V 3.44 V
    +5 V 5.13 V
    +12 V 12.10 V
    +5 V Standby 5.03 V
    VBAT Battery 3.02 V
    Running a Ultra Xfinity 500w PS on a Dell 530 Desktop, core 2 duo 6550
    320g HD and 3g Ram with Radeon X1950 Pro vid card
    Thanks
     
  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Where are you reading those values from? BIOS? Windows?

    ATX power supply standards allow for 5% fluctuation in either direction. Additionally, software readings aren't terribly accurate, as they don't measure the voltage at the source.

    Using a multimeter will give you more accurate results.

    Even if those are the real values, I'm not seeing an issue here.
     
  3. chasbox

    chasbox Geek Trainee

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    Hi
    Those readings are from Everest Ultimate . Where would find the right
    multimeter and info on how to use it properly.
    Thank you
     
  4. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Here is how to test it. You can pick up a basic digital multimeter for $20 or less at Radio Shack.

    You can check the +12V and +5V straight from the power supply by measuring the voltage from a molex connector. The link goes over this info, but the black wires are ground, the red is +5V, and the yellow is +12V.
     
  5. chasbox

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    Thanks Big B
     

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