power supply voltages

[MidNiteMysT]

hey guys, i just wanted to know how stable my psu is. i dont know how big of a margin of error to allow for the voltages. these are my voltages and tell me what you think. this is when the computer is idle and nothing is running.

+12 V 12.188
+5 V 5.182
+3.3 V 3.369
CPU Core 1.271
CPU I/O (+1.5 V) 1.484

it fluctuates about .04 V's

btw, i have a enermax 460

and what is the difference between version 1.3 and 2.0 power supplys? should i consider buying a version 2.0?

 

[biostud]

+/- 5% on all lines but -12V
+/- 10% -12V

 

[Bozo Galora]

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[Continuity28]

If you begin to get power issues, your PSU is unstable.

Other than that, unless you have the right tools for the job (multimeter etc) you can never be sure how stable your PSU is. The BIOS report is NOT always accurate, and you shouldn't base anything on it. Either use the right tools or look for problems that are evident through use, otherwise, your PSU is likely stable.

 

[MidNiteMysT]

Originally posted by: Bozo Galora
congratulations!!!!

You are the one millionth person to ask this question on Anandtech.
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yay! do i just print out this page or i should be getting some sort of coupon in the mail?

 

[theMan]

nah, they will just know who you are.

anyway, those voltages are fine. as long as it stays within the 5%

 

[MidNiteMysT]

ok, thanx guys.

btw, is there any way to be able to tell how much power your using from your psu? like if im getting close to the limit or something?

 

[Pabster]

Yeah... if you hear a pop and see smoke rising out the back of your rig, you've probably exceeded the limit

You can pick up a cheap-arse watt meter for around $30 that would show you the power draw.

 

[MidNiteMysT]

Originally posted by: Pabster
Yeah... if you hear a pop and see smoke rising out the back of your rig, you've probably exceeded the limit

lol thanx, ill keep that in mind.

that sounds like work, im sure my power supply is fine, so ill just leave it be.