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Weird PSU Voltage readings

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by GTGear, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. GTGear Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    Hey, I purchased a new Antec NeoPower 550 PSU. I plugged it in and everything works great. I played Crysis (because I also purchased a 8800GT with it) for over 3hours with it. However, on PC Wizard it shows some wierd Voltage readings unless I'm mistakin.

    Voltage CPU - 1.68V
    3.3V - 2.04V
    +5V - 2.04V
    +12V - 6.55V
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    I tried SpeedFan but it doesn't read them period. Wierd thing is, when I had my old PSU plugged in, it read the voltage ratings just fine. I'm guessing everything is fine, since i haven't experienced any sudden shut downs or BSODs, especially when gaming.
    GTGear, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,769   +274

    I don't think the PC would even boot if those voltages were correct.
    captaincranky, Apr 22, 2008
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  3. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,901   +76

    You could check the BIOS to see what voltages are reported there.
    mailpup, Apr 22, 2008
    #3

  4. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    Yeh, those can't be correct, your drives wouldn't ever hit 7200rpm (or whatever their speed is) at those voltages.
    SNGX1275, Apr 22, 2008
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  5. BMfan TechSpot Guru Posts: 373   +7

    I get similar readings after about an hour or so of been on using CPUID yet my pc hasn't slowed down at all so i've not let it bother me. Once most of my voltages were 0.03,i think that would shutdown my pc
    BMfan, Apr 29, 2008
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  6. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,724   +62

    Those voltages are false readings. Either you have the wrong version of CPUID or it is not compatible with your motherboards model
    Tmagic650, Apr 29, 2008
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  7. BMfan TechSpot Guru Posts: 373   +7

    I know the voltages are wrong that's why i don't let it bother me and it is the latest ver of CPUID.
    BMfan, Apr 29, 2008
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