12v reading error?

[digitalx0]

I recently purchased an Antec TrueBlue 480 from a user on this forum, and the 12v rail is reading at ~2.5v (this is through windows, i dont own a multimeter or anything).

Is this acceptable? Well, I know its not, but has Antec implimented some type of energy saver device? Performace is great, and I have no problems whatsoever, but I just really want to know why it reads that way.

 

[tommo]

I'd really consider checking that with a multimeter.. I don't know if it's normal though, sorry.
Maybe try alternate software like MBM or Sandra or something.

 

[digitalx0]

Both MBM and moo.dll read it as 2.37v, and I have no power problems. I could go out this weekend and pick up a multimeter and see whats happening. I will post once I get some readings.

 

[davidhammock200]

If you are reading the -12V, all you are reading is line float, as the -12V & -5V are not used on modern computers.

 

[Ice Czar]

If you are reading the -12V, all you are reading is line float, as the -12V & -5V are not used on modern computers.

^ what he said

If however your reading the +12V rail
well the computer wouldnt be running if that where true
and it would be a software or sensor problem
the only way to actually determine your real voltage is to calibrate with a DMM
thats always the case

 

[digitalx0]

^ what he said

If however your reading the +12V rail
well the computer wouldnt be running if that where true
and it would be a software or sensor problem
the only way to actually determine your real voltage is to calibrate with a DMM
thats always the case

Thanks everybody for your help.

I looked on froogle and found that I could buy a brand new psu for the price of one of those
So I am just going to pray to the all powerful allah that everything is cool. Again, thanks everybody for all your insight.