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Krayzie13
07-12-03, 09:53 PM
Hi I'm new to the forums anyways, I have a Fortron 350watt psu but its not holding up well with my system it seems. right now with just IE up and writing this my voltages are this:

+3.3 = 3.23
+5 = 4.89
+12 = 11.40

Ok that doesn't seem good i'm sure. My specs are below. My question is what PSU should I get for maybe around 100 bucks that will work good with this system plus another 2 fans later and isn't that loud cause this fortron I have is sorta loud its the normal 80mm fan version. Thanks in advance!


Biostar M7NCD Pro v1.1
XP 1700+ @ 2125mhz(170x12.5)voltage=1.70
512 crucial 2100@170fsb 5-2-2-2.5
Chaintech GeForce4 Ti4200 128 meg@301gpu, 542ram
fans = 2 cool mod TT casefan 2's, 2 red led antec 80mm, 3 other 80mm fans, Vantec NB cooling fan.
40gig ata133 7200rpm maxtor, Liteon cdrw, zipdrive 250, 3.5
star882
07-12-03, 11:00 PM
The 3.3v is a little low, the 5v is low, and the 12v is dangerously low.
Get an Antec Truepower 480 or 550.
http://www.uploadit.org/files/120703-AntecTruepower.JPG
Carnil
07-13-03, 12:28 AM
Originally posted by star882
The 3.3v is a little low, the 5v is low, and the 12v is dangerously low.
Get an Antec Truepower 480 or 550.

I wouldn't describe it like that. It looks to me as if the 3.3v is good, the 5v is good, and the 12v is a little low, but not badly so. All of them are within 5% of spec.
Axion
07-13-03, 04:28 AM
but only just.... and if your overclocking they are too low... that is true
star882
07-13-03, 08:37 AM
"I wouldn't describe it like that. It looks to me as if the 3.3v is good, the 5v is good, and the 12v is a little low, but not badly so. All of them are within 5% of spec."
"+12 = 11.40"
The 12v is too low.
stan03
07-13-03, 03:21 PM
an antec 550 is 95 bucks at directron the last time i checked, if you wanna 100 psu thats a really good one.
Gautam
07-13-03, 03:24 PM
A 350W Fortron should definitely not be struggling with a system like that. Bear in mind that the mobo readings are usually far off. Have you had any stability issues that would lead you to believe that your power supply is not keeping up? If you truly are concerned, test the rails with a multimeter before jumping to any conclusions.