Would it be a problem if my psu's 12v rail went up to 13v when under load?
Soul Assassin Honorary Master Joined Mar 27, 2006 Messages 11,217 Apr 30, 2008 #1 Would it be a problem if my psu's 12v rail went up to 13v when under load?
T The_Techie Resident Techie Joined Dec 26, 2006 Messages 11,240 May 4, 2008 #4 I don't think it's especially good for your components, though you'll have to wait until the electrical gurus pitch
I don't think it's especially good for your components, though you'll have to wait until the electrical gurus pitch
C cyberarmy Expert Member Joined Aug 21, 2006 Messages 3,400 May 4, 2008 #5 Safety range for your PSU voltage is +/- 5%, so if your 12V is under 12.6v should be ok, but 13v is too high.
Safety range for your PSU voltage is +/- 5%, so if your 12V is under 12.6v should be ok, but 13v is too high.
S sn3rd Expert Member Joined Jan 18, 2008 Messages 4,305 May 4, 2008 #6 Tolerance on components might be enough to allow the 13V. Is the 13V measured by you? It could be an inaccurate reading?
Tolerance on components might be enough to allow the 13V. Is the 13V measured by you? It could be an inaccurate reading?
Soul Assassin Honorary Master Joined Mar 27, 2006 Messages 11,217 May 5, 2008 #7 I measured using Asus pc probe, motherboard monitor 5 and the bios, but just bought a new psu anyway Thanks guys Last edited: May 5, 2008
I measured using Asus pc probe, motherboard monitor 5 and the bios, but just bought a new psu anyway Thanks guys
S sn3rd Expert Member Joined Jan 18, 2008 Messages 4,305 May 5, 2008 #8 Nice... better safe than sorry!