how to benchmark a psu?

[xoduzz786]

hey i have a 500 watt generic PSU (specs) that came with my case. I have been running my computer for the past two months without any problems whatsoever (not even a single lockup). However, just yesterday i received a message from some nvidia program telling me that it underclocked my card because of power requirements and then my screen started to flicker on and off every minute so i rebooted and the problem hasnt happened again. How can i tell if my psu is good or not? any benchmarks?

system specs:

Athlon Fx-53 939
asus A8V deluxe
BFG Geforce 6800 Ultra OC
1024mb value select corsair cas 2.5
WD Raptor 74gig

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

use the asustool program that came with your mobo and it will tell you what the voltages are. go to the history tab and select voltage and record, then play a game or something and see how stable they all are

 

[OMGoddess]

Hey I learned something toady.

 

[Antoneo]

Run a heavy benchmark test (prime95/3dmark) and use a multimeter to read your voltages.