I don't know how to read...

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 02:49 PM

Voltage Sensor(s)!

Here's mine. Teach how, please?

I feel so illiterate.

CPU Core Voltage : 1.87V
Aux Voltage : 1.87V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.33V
+5V Voltage : 5.03V
+12V Voltage : 11.43V
-12V Voltage : -11.88V
-5V Voltage : -5.01V

Thanks

Zardon · Feb 16, 2003, 03:18 PM

are you having a problem or do you just want to know what they all mean, generally?

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 03:27 PM

Like I want to know how to read it. Like is it good that +3.3V Voltage is 3.33V? Or is that bad? Or normal? Basically I need to know if a new PSU is necessary if I plan to get a R9500 or higher.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Feb 16, 2003, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by No_Style
Like I want to know how to read it. Like is it good that +3.3V Voltage is 3.33V? Or is that bad? Or normal? Basically I need to know if a new PSU is necessary if I plan to get a R9500 or higher.

Well genreal rule of thumb as I had it's within 5% of spec than its ok. Those look like ok reading . (Tho the core volts look a little high). But the abillity for your system to be able to take a much lager video card depends on the wattage of your power supply as well. I would say bare minum of 300 watts, and would reccomend 350+ watts. Alot of generic power supplys are over rated they wont run at thier full load very well / for very long. Another thing you can't allways trust the Mobo bios reading for voltage. I useally use a Digital voltage meter to make sure. If you do buy a new power supply send a few extra bucks for some better quailty....You will get what you pay for!

Here is some links to a power supply article that adresses some of the current issues to mabe help you out! So, read up!!

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20021021/index.html

http://www4.tomshardware.com/column/20011012/index.html

Hope you find this helpfull!

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 04:37 PM

I have a 350 Watt BTW Thanks

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 04:40 PM

Hehehe

It's within P4 Willamette Safety zone (2.10 Volts or higher is what I got from a PDF file from Intel site)

Feb 16, 2003, 02:49 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	I don't know how to read... Voltage Sensor(s)! Here's mine. Teach how, please? I feel so illiterate. CPU Core Voltage : 1.87V Aux Voltage : 1.87V +3.3V Voltage : 3.33V +5V Voltage : 5.03V +12V Voltage : 11.43V -12V Voltage : -11.88V -5V Voltage : -5.01V Thanks __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 16, 2003, 03:27 PM	Thread Starter #3
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Generally. Like I want to know how to read it. Like is it good that +3.3V Voltage is 3.33V? Or is that bad? Or normal? Basically I need to know if a new PSU is necessary if I plan to get a R9500 or higher. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 16, 2003, 04:37 PM	Thread Starter #5
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Very Helpful indeed.. I have a 350 Watt BTW Thanks __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 16, 2003, 04:40 PM	Thread Starter #6
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Core is high cuz I set it high.. Hehehe It's within P4 Willamette Safety zone (2.10 Volts or higher is what I got from a PDF file from Intel site) __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 16, 2003, 03:18 PM	#2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	are you having a problem or do you just want to know what they all mean, generally?