+12v reaching 12.200+

[koifysh]

Hey guys, i dont know much about voltages and stuff,

today i notice in AI suite II (i know crap program) and it reach 12.200+
is this normal or do i have to change my psu? or there is something wrong with my wiring?

im using corsair hx1000,

IM NOT OVERCLOCKING, JUST NORMAL 3.5-3.7

 

[koifysh]

This is how my wiring looks like

 

[Harvey]

12.2 volts - 12.0 volts = 0.2 volts or 1.667% over spec. That's well within normal operating specs for a PSU, which may be as high as +/- 5%. The actual operating voltage may vary slightly under load or over operating temperature range, but it's good as long as it's within the specified tolerance and blocks voltage spikes on the power rails.

If you're still concerned, contact Corsair's tech support for more info.

 

[koifysh]

Phew! thanks! i thought i was going to change my psu, i dont want to damage other things also.

My spec is:

3770k
sabertooth
noctua d14
gtx 680
corsair hx1000

a question if i overclock will it raise the volt like lets say 13.00+ ? (sorry im just not into this things with electricity)

 

[lehtv]

No, HX1000 is a pretty decent PSU, and as any unit worth its salt should, it will handle stable voltages all the way up to its maximum capacity. Which you're never going to reach unless using triple overclocked 680's, probably not even then.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=89

FYI, your PC uses about 300W max when gaming. If you overclock the CPU, it will increase by a few dozen watts tops. Overclocking the GPU can increase it more, but with air cooling, you're temperature-limited to mild overvolting which also means a few dozen watts more tops. If you have no intention of going dual/triple GPU, I would seriously consider selling the old HX1000 and buying a modern unit with higher efficiency. In particular the idle efficiency on the HX1000 is terrible since you're using it in such a "low power" rig.

 

[Harvey]

Overclocking is controlled on the motherboard. Changing your OC settings should not affect the raw voltages from the supply which are controlled by the regulation circuitry in the PSU.

 

[koifysh]

No, HX1000 is a pretty decent PSU, and as any unit worth its salt should, it will handle stable voltages all the way up to its maximum capacity. Which you're never going to reach unless using triple overclocked 680's, probably not even then.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=89

FYI, your PC uses about 300W max when gaming. If you overclock the CPU, it will increase by a few dozen watts tops. Overclocking the GPU can increase it more, but with air cooling, you're temperature-limited to mild overvolting which also means a few dozen watts more tops. If you have no intention of going dual/triple GPU, I would seriously consider selling the old HX1000 and buying a modern unit with higher efficiency. In particular the idle efficiency on the HX1000 is terrible since you're using it in such a "low power" rig.

i learned something today Thank you so much is there like a reputation button somewhere?? :biggrin:,

i have plans on going for another 680 hence i bought a 1000w even though i think 850w would be enough, got the 1000w in a bargain price

 

[koifysh]

Overclocking is controlled on the motherboard. Changing your OC settings should not affect the raw voltages from the supply which are controlled by the regulation circuitry in the PSU.

Now i know 🙂), thanks for the reply sir