killedradiostar
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specs:
a64 3000+ 'cg'
2x512MB OCZ performance series pc3500 @ 2.5-3-3-7
MSI-K8N neo platinum
PNY geforce 6800gt
NEC-2510A 8x
30 GB maxtor 7200 + 160 GB seagate 7200
thermaltake purepower 480W
edit: four case fans also, three of which are powered on the 12V
ok so here's the deal - MSI has their own proprietary system monitoring software (corecenter). both it and MBM are reporting nearly flawless Vcore, 3.3V, and 5V, yet the 12V is reading ~12.43V pretty consistently.
i suspect this has to do with the fact that my system draws almost all of its power from the 12V rail. my TT is only capable of 18A on the 12V. i have two questions concerning this:
a) am i correct to suspect the overvolting is due to the limited amperage on my 12V rail?
b) is this a problem? i know PSUs are supposed to stay within +/- 10% of their rated voltages (i'm well within that range), but can that sort of overvolting cause premature hardware failure?
a64 3000+ 'cg'
2x512MB OCZ performance series pc3500 @ 2.5-3-3-7
MSI-K8N neo platinum
PNY geforce 6800gt
NEC-2510A 8x
30 GB maxtor 7200 + 160 GB seagate 7200
thermaltake purepower 480W
edit: four case fans also, three of which are powered on the 12V
ok so here's the deal - MSI has their own proprietary system monitoring software (corecenter). both it and MBM are reporting nearly flawless Vcore, 3.3V, and 5V, yet the 12V is reading ~12.43V pretty consistently.
i suspect this has to do with the fact that my system draws almost all of its power from the 12V rail. my TT is only capable of 18A on the 12V. i have two questions concerning this:
a) am i correct to suspect the overvolting is due to the limited amperage on my 12V rail?
b) is this a problem? i know PSUs are supposed to stay within +/- 10% of their rated voltages (i'm well within that range), but can that sort of overvolting cause premature hardware failure?
