unstable vcore?

[jonesmaster]

A8N Sli-deluxe on antec smartpower 500w

Everest shows the vcore at 1.30v, usually. It dips down to 1.26 and up to 1.33. This is my first time fiddling with a computer so Im not sure if I should be concerned or if this is normal, but I rather expected the vcore to stay rock solid...

CPU-Z shows a much more variable set of numbers, almost never on one number for more than a second. It goes from 1.264-1.328, usually between 1.296 & 1.312.

Is this something to worry about, is my motherboard or PSU crap, or is this within normal operating variances? Or are software readouts just not accurate?

 

[Hurin]

It's normal for it to vary a bit and jump around. But that swing is a bit larger than I've seen normally. I usually see mine vary from .03 to .04 volts. So, from 1.49 to -1.52 or something like that.

But, well, if your computer remains stable, I wouldn't worry about it unless you'll be overclocking it. If you'll be overclocking it, I'd possibly be a little worried.

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[jonesmaster]

yeah i was planning to overclock now that ive got new ram. Should I look at returning my motherboard over this?