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Des1017
09-19-05, 11:43 PM
How can i test my psu to make sure its doing a decent job when im overclocking?
TimoneX
09-19-05, 11:52 PM
Hook a VOM up and test voltages under heavy load.
Des1017
09-20-05, 12:22 AM
is there anyway to do it without that? like i have corecenter cause im on an msi mb

the v core is set at 1.55
memory at 2.55
agp at 1.5

im not exactly sure what all of that is but...
with vcore right now its 1.07
3.3 is 3.04
5 is 4.95
12 is 11.96

so what exactly am i looking for when i overclock?
Des1017
09-20-05, 02:48 PM
another thing im curious on is what does 3, 5, 12 connect to exactly?
SolidxSnake
09-20-05, 03:26 PM
Software readings are unreliable, inaccurate, unforgiven, and uninteresting LOL

but yeah, software readings (temps and volts, fan RPMs are decent) are horrible. Get a DMM, its the only way,

btw, modern rigs (p4 and A64) use the 12v rail for processor/mobo, derive ram voltage from the 3.3v, 5v for other things. Harddrives use 5v i believe, or 3.3v for SATA Drives.
Des1017
09-20-05, 03:42 PM
what is DMM?
Electron Chaser
09-20-05, 04:16 PM
what is DMM?

Digital Multi-Meter

A must have for any person wishing to OC their system.
TimoneX
09-21-05, 11:09 AM
Right. I dunno that it's a must have exactly, but a decent auto ranging digital meter can come in very handy at times as Electron Chaser stated.
four4875
09-21-05, 09:04 PM
even a $10 multimeter will be wayy more accurate and consistant than onboard sensors, as they dont have anywhere neat the calibration in the factory as DMMs do. plus you can use a DMM to find resistances and stuff when modding hardware, and they're really handy to have. i highly reccomend having one, and they are great for general troubleshooting, like if a psu is holding its rails up where hey should be ;-)