Asus warning probe - 3.3v at 3.6?

[boutrousboutrous]

I just assembled an A8N-SLI Premium with an Athlon 64 x2 4600 and an Enermax Noisetaker 701 (600 watts). Boots properly, no errors, but when I run the Asus utility probe, it shows my 3.3v is actually at 3.6v (and beeps a warning).

BIOS also shows voltage hovering around 3.6v.

1. Is this a big deal?
2. What should I do about it?

 

[boutrousboutrous]

Anyone?

 

[mechBgon]

Test the 3.3V line with a multimeter, as a reality check. Multimeter > * for determining what voltage the PSU is actually generating.

 

[Zepper]

Yup, mB has it. You can't really depend on the on board readings for accuracy but they will give you a ballpark number. A DMM is the real tool for the job.

.bh.

 

[boutrousboutrous]

Thanks. If it turns out to really be 3.6v, is that enough surplus voltage to damage something?

 

[Klogon]

Yeah, I have this exact same problem. Then I click on these support forums and BAM, the topic is right here. anandtech is amazing ;D

 

[Zepper]

Welcome to the AT forums Klogon.

Many devices that can run at 3.3 can tolerate up to 5V so that shouldn't pose a problem. More problem is to be too much on the low side. But I'm sure you'll find it to be in spec. (~ 3.15 to 3.45).

.bh.

 

[boutrousboutrous]

Thanks everybody! Klogon, what's your setup?