+3.3V problem in Asus Probe

[bmass]

I noticed that I got a problem in Asus probe from my voltage. The number next to +3.3V is flashing, here is the screenshot:
http://www.vvclans.com/voltage.JPG

I'm not sure what the problem is or what I can do about it. Any information is appreciated.

 

[peterhuang913]

What PSU do you have? That is around 3V so nothing should be wrong.

 

[bmass]

It pops up as soon as it goes anything below 3V, it doesn't go below 2.9 though. I have an enermax 360W (or maybe 400W I don't remember). It's a little over 4 years old, but I've never had any problems with it. Should I just lower the warning threshold in asus probe?

 

[peterhuang913]

yea, just lower it a little

 

[bmass]

Yhe max it will allow is a 15% difference from 3.3V (it was at 10%).

 

[SYL\X/3K]

2.9v sounds pretty low normally it should run around 3.1-3.2v
try unplugging the 20/24 pin socket and clean the 3.3v sockets with rubbing alcohol for it to have better contact
heres a picture if your wondering where it is:

if it goes under voltage you will get hardware damage

 

[bmass]

So clean sockets 1, 2, 12, 13 with rubbing alcohol and unplug socket 20 and socket 24?

 

[SYL\X/3K]

yup

trust me iv done this before, if it doesnt help then i would suggest getting a new power supply

 

[bmass]

Someone over at toms hardware said unplugging the 20/24 pin sockets will make my machine stop running.

+3.3V probem in Asus Probe

Someone else also said there isn't much to worry about because very little runs off of the 3.3V socket.

 

[peterhuang913]

Yea of course it'll stop running if you unplug it while its on: doh.
Those guys there don't sound too smart. Turn off comp, pull power cable, press power button. Unplug 24 pin and clean. Plug back in and run.

BTW: what does Everest Home say?