+5v Rail reads as 4.76v?

[linkin]

I just noticed this... wouldn't it have killed something by now if it was actually running at that voltage?

This thermaltake has 2 year warranty so if it is a problem i can get it replaced.

 

[bomberboysk]

Onboard voltage sensors are just about useless, check your rail voltages with a digital multimeter.

 

[linkin]

Well, ug, i have multimeter but im not exactly sure it's digital? how do i do that anyway? connect the prongs to some molex connections?

 

[Geoff]

Well, ug, i have multimeter but im not exactly sure it's digital? how do i do that anyway? connect the prongs to some molex connections?

That would give you your 12V voltage, connect it to the ATX power connector using the pinout below, you will need to use a paperclip though to keep the PSU powered on.

 

[bomberboysk]

That would give you your 12V voltage, connect it to the ATX power connector using the pinout below, you will need to use a paperclip though to keep the PSU powered on.

You don't need to disconnect it to check voltages, you can backprobe the connectors.

 

[linkin]

Well it's kinda late here, i will check this tomorrow if i have time.

 

[Geoff]

You don't need to disconnect it to check voltages, you can backprobe the connectors.

True, just keep in mind that if you do that the pinouts will be reversed from the image I showed you.

 

[meticadpa]

Well... no.

Software voltage reading is useless because they take their readings from components on the motherboard, which doesn't consider things like line-in resistance, etc.

So your voltage will not be 4.76V, and even if it was, it would be safe...

ATX Spec allows for 5% +/- on the +5V rail. So anything between 4.75V and 5.25V is technically "in spec" meaning that it's in the safe range for your components to run from.

 

[linkin]

Ah, that's cool then. Also, whats the difference between +5v and the +5v VDDC in the screenie?