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I'm trying to track down problems on a Soyo Dragon KT400+ Ultra (Athlon XP 2200+) system.

Having read a lot of threads on power supply issues, I would like to get opinions on the voltages read by the Soyo Hardware Monitor:

Vcore = 1.6v

+3.3v = 3.2 to 3.21v frequent fluctuation between these two values

+5v = 4.89v / 4.86 occasional fluctuation

+12v = 12.41 mostly, 12.48 occasional fluctuation

DDR = 2.47v / 2.49 occasional fluctuation

AGP = 1.48v

Also

Fan Speed = 5114 / 4963 occasional fluctuation - I think this is the sensor resolution because there are no intermediate values. Same with values above.

CPU = 54 C / 55 C sometimes

CHA = 42 C / 43 C sometimes

I saw that EARLY Athlon XP 2200+ models ran at 1.65v, but I checked the serial number against the AMD paper and confirmed this is a 1.6v model.

Thanks.It all looks normal to me.  Try this monitor to see if there are any variances.  The standard version is free.
http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.phpI had 3 SOYO MBoards in years past...
Their diagnostic reporting was rarely accurate...
I'd suggest Speedfan and the Paid version of Everest to get a benchmark of those voltage readings and then compare all 3Thanks. I wasn't sure how close to rated voltage it was actually SUPPOSED to be.

I'll download the suggested software and run more tests. Quote from: jkolak on March 07, 2010, 04:55:28 AM

Thanks. I wasn't sure how close to rated voltage it was actually supposed to be.
My "A+" cert prep recollection is the voltages need to be within five percent (+/-) of the spec VALUE. Quote from: dahlarbear on March 07, 2010, 11:52:47 PM
My "A+" cert prep recollection is the voltages need to be within five percent (+/-) of the spec value.

Yes, I BELIEVE the current ATX standard specifies +/- 5%Testing a PSU at home is a good idea. But not a sure thing. It is possible that a Power Supply, even a good brand name, MAY show a problem only under load and after it has been running for an hour or two.
A good power supply cots less than a high quality Digital  Storage Oscilloscope.


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