CrazeD Fully Optimized Messages 3,736 Location Maine Sep 8, 2006 #1 Yeah, you guys have probally read my thread about crashes and screwed up HDD...I know now why. I downloaded Everest to check temps, and my +12v line is 9.90volts!!!!!!!!! OMG!! Definately getting a new PSU this weekend.
Yeah, you guys have probally read my thread about crashes and screwed up HDD...I know now why. I downloaded Everest to check temps, and my +12v line is 9.90volts!!!!!!!!! OMG!! Definately getting a new PSU this weekend.
Nitestick Golden Master Messages 8,478 Location Ñмерти Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñпаме Sep 9, 2006 #2 that can't be accurate because i'm pretty sure the pc would not be able to operate under that much deviance. if at all possible you should check with a multimeter.....preferably with the power supply "jumped" rather than powering your pc.
that can't be accurate because i'm pretty sure the pc would not be able to operate under that much deviance. if at all possible you should check with a multimeter.....preferably with the power supply "jumped" rather than powering your pc.
J junglemike Baseband Member Messages 77 Sep 9, 2006 #3 I downloaded Everest to check temps, and my +12v line is 9.90volts!!!!!!!!! Click to expand... Man, this will pass for a neat joke. How about "I downloaded software X, and it says my monitor has 8347875 transistors inside" .......
I downloaded Everest to check temps, and my +12v line is 9.90volts!!!!!!!!! Click to expand... Man, this will pass for a neat joke. How about "I downloaded software X, and it says my monitor has 8347875 transistors inside" .......
OP OP CrazeD Fully Optimized Messages 3,736 Location Maine Sep 9, 2006 #4 Well, one program says 12v, and another says 9. What am I supposed to believe? I don't have a multimeter unfortunately. But, suppose I get one - how do I test it?
Well, one program says 12v, and another says 9. What am I supposed to believe? I don't have a multimeter unfortunately. But, suppose I get one - how do I test it?
V vaderpro Fully Optimized Messages 1,946 Sep 9, 2006 #5 CrazeD said: Well, one program says 12v, and another says 9. What am I supposed to believe? I don't have a multimeter unfortunately. But, suppose I get one - how do I test it? Click to expand... Enter the bios on boot-up and check the voltage there.
CrazeD said: Well, one program says 12v, and another says 9. What am I supposed to believe? I don't have a multimeter unfortunately. But, suppose I get one - how do I test it? Click to expand... Enter the bios on boot-up and check the voltage there.
OP OP CrazeD Fully Optimized Messages 3,736 Location Maine Sep 9, 2006 #6 Yeah, I wanna know how to check it with a multimeter. My dad said he can get his hands on one so.
bmxfreakrider G33K P0W3R!!!! Messages 2,068 Location HickTown, California (hesperia), and West Hollywoo Sep 9, 2006 #7 jump ur ps, or turn the pc on, and use the multimeter on the yelow and the black next to it( THATS 12+, 12-)
jump ur ps, or turn the pc on, and use the multimeter on the yelow and the black next to it( THATS 12+, 12-)
OP OP CrazeD Fully Optimized Messages 3,736 Location Maine Sep 9, 2006 #8 My PSU has two yellows, and I can't see a black directly next to it. Will any black work? And will either yellow work? And, so I just stuff the multimeter probe into the "hole" on the connector?
My PSU has two yellows, and I can't see a black directly next to it. Will any black work? And will either yellow work? And, so I just stuff the multimeter probe into the "hole" on the connector?