PSU Voltage Problem/Misread

[ZeoTechCenter]

So I am having a slight problem at the moment with my PSU voltages. Specifically the 12v rail. Currently as seen in the screenshot of HWmonitor it shows that the 12v rail is as 7.81v. Now I know for a fact that this is such a stupid reading and must be incorrect although would this be a sign of a unstable voltage? I have had issues in the past and even currently I can not get my RAM to 1600Mhz at the proper voltage without getting blue screened. Also after overclocking my GPU I would begin to get artifacts but only over time. Usually I can figure these things out on my own but I have been stumped on what should be a really amature problem. Thanks in advance.

System Configuration:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 O.C 3Ghz
Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600Mhz (Currently 1280Mhz)
Asus P5P43TD
Asus EAH5770 CuCore
600Watt CoolerMaster Extreme Power Plus
500GB WD HDD
Coolermaster HAF X

Windows 7 Ultimate

 

[johnb35]

The coolermaster extreme power series aren't that great. But yes, I really think you have an issue with the psu 12v rail. I would take your psu to a computer repair shop and have them test the voltages or buy a psu tester yourself. But I would start looking for a better psu something like a corsair.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

 

[CrazyHV8000]

I would getting PSU tester if i were you. it cost only 10 dollar. I don't trust software for test PSU's voltage.

 

[MMM]

I would getting PSU tester if i were you. it cost only 10 dollar. I don't trust software for test PSU's voltage.

Back this statement 100%, I would never trust a software program read out for testing electrical voltages.... go test your voltage with a decent multimeter under load.

 

[ZeoTechCenter]

Thanks for the help. I will get a psu tester asap.

 

[CrazyHV8000]

Back this statement 100%, I would never trust a software program read out for testing electrical voltages.... go test your voltage with a decent multimeter under load.

Good point.