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Answer» 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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