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Just tried running a game and it froze after about 30 seconds. ![]() |
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The temps are ok , but the voltages are not im afraid. The 3.3v and especially the 12v lines are way to weak.
What are youre system specs , and what brand and how strong is youre powersupply? Also how old is it? Do you have an other powersupply , or can you borrow one to test with? Incase it is not the powersupply thats at fault , i.e. it could also be a faulty motherboard thats causing those voltage readings.
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Thanks Joe~
I owe you some back stage passes, a limo ride and all that goes with it. ![]() Well, I'm not sure how I'd find out how strong the power supply is. I do know that the motherboard allows me to boost voltages in CMOS. The power supply is probably 3 years old. I don't have another one. Should I try to boost the voltages myself? If so, which ones and to what level? |
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400 watts. Just found it.
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Hi Arastar,
Here is a calculator to work out what PSU you would need to run your system. Please bear in mind that this will show you the "absolute" minimum you would need for your system. http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
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It's saying 354 watts. I have 400
So should I manually bump up the voltage settings? |
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I think the deviations in the voltages are to big to adjust , the 12v line is more then 15% off.
If its heavely used then it could be worn out in 3 years. Or if you have alot of hardware connected to it then 400w might not be enough. Without testing you cant be sure it is actually the powersupply that is the problem but replacing it doesn't look like a bad idea. Mabey you could have it tested in the shop before actually buying new hardware? If you have a look at the link Radar posted you can roughly see how stong a powersupply you would need for youre pc.
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