How much is too much?

[Down8]

Ignoring my temperatures, focusing on the voltages, and ignoring the fact that it read "0 V" for a moment, how are my voltages? I ask for 3 reasons:

1. I used the same Antec SmartPower 2.0 in another case w/a 6600GT & E6300 (all other sig specs the same), and my voltages were averaging lower on the 12V (~12.15-12.2V).
2. I want to know if there is a limit to how high is 'acceptable' on the 12V rail.
3. I have had 1 SP2-500 die, and know the rep, so I want to avoid the potential for collateral damage, if this is a sign of a dying PSU.

Thanks to the gurus,
-bZj

 

[BillParrish]

http://www.formfactors.org/developer/specs/PSU_DG_1_0.pdf


Page 18 table 7.

 

[siliconnerd]

I wouldn't trust the voltages that MBM is reporting. The best bet is to use a multimeter to test the voltages. The readings will be much more accurate (assuming a decent multimeter).

 

[Down8]

http://www.formfactors.org/developer/specs/PSU_DG_1_0.pdf


Page 18 table 7.

12.6V. Thanks!

As for trusting MBM, I used the same mobo, and the same program to monitor before, so whether it is off or not, it should be consistent in its readings.

-bZj