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PSU Dying?

Postby FoolyCooly » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:29 pm

Hey,

I was wondering what are some signs that a computers PSU is dying?

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Re: PSU Dying?

Postby GeForce » Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:32 pm

Check the voltage rails. If they're way off what they should be then the PSU is on its way out.

+ or - 10% is generally acceptable.

If your 3.3V rail is at 3.37V then that's fine. If it's at 2.8V then it's time to look at getting a new power supply.

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