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My 12v voltage is at 11.13 and my Vcore is fluctuating from 1.296 to 1.397 (CPU-Z)
SpeedFan
+3.3v= 3.31v
+5v= 5.11v
-5v= 1.54v
+5VSB= 5.43v
+12v= 11.13v (Bios just showed 11.71) has been at 11.00
-12v= 0.47v
VBAT= 0.15 (I have no battery backup so this should be zero)

Im thinking its time to take this in for warranty (bought in december have receipt and package).

Am I correct to assume that this power supply is not working PROPERLY? Ive had one random shutdown and 2 random reboots in the past 2 days.

Another thing to note is that my video card died recently at the ripe old age of 1 monthI would definitely not trust that PSU. What make and wattage is it labeled?I picked it up at a local Staples store for 50 bucks, it is labeled as a Retail Plus 465watt and claims to have 26amp 12volt.
I can't find any infomation on it with GOOGLE or even anything with the UL number.

I really don't like the fact that the Vcore voltage is jumping around constantly even during idle (1.344v to 1.392v, 1.328 to 1.360 with CPU burn in running)

Am I correct in assuming that the Vcore should not jump around?
Not being able to find a branded item on google should raise a red flag...I took it back and exchanged it for a new one, something weird I noticed is that the new one although the identical model has a different number of connectors.

Anyway I installed it ran speedfan and CPU-Z and CPU burn in and took a screenshot after it had been running for a few minutes

The Vcore seems to jump around still and the 12v still seems low although in bios the 12v is shown at 11.8 which is probably more accurate but I suspect the single 12v rail is not very robust.

For a future purchase I am considering an SLI approved dual rail model from Ultra

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1273341&Sku=ULT31848
Its 79.00 dollars, 600watts and has an 18 and 20 amp rating for the 12v rails.I would consider an Antec a MUCH better value. Wattage stickered on the side of the unit really means little on unknown or house brands. Antec, EH?
I'll check it out , thanks

Edit- You didn't mean Vantec did you?, I can only find vantec psu's at tiger direct.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1407918&CatId=106

Vantec / iON 2 / 460-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 24-Pin / SATA-Ready / Power Supply
76.99Antec, as in www.newegg.com    

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=antec+power+supply&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=allI can't purchase from Newegg because I am in Canada and shipping would be over 70.00 bucks by itself.
*sobs quietly *LET's wait for a comment from dl65. He is Canadian and buys lots of stuff. We'll see what he recommends.   stones ....... If I wanted a good PSU ....and not a huge one ...... this is what I would consider......
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1273353&CatId=1079

Note , the one you mentioned ,
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=127334 1&Sku=ULT31848       would be a good choice as well.

Never buy a cheap PSU ........ remember you only get what you pay for.........
and another tip when choosing a PSU ....... If there are two with the same outputs and the same specs ......... and one is heavier ........ thats the one you should go with ........ ( dl65s rule of THUMB # 17 )

Hope this helps ......
dl65  
Thank you very much



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