mugenoel Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Do u guys think that changing this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817154015 power supply would give my system a lil more stability? Heres screenie of Voltage readings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Hello, Your power supply is much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempez815 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Get a named power supply like in the sticky at the top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 The Apex +5V@52A is greater than the ModStream +5V@45A... But, the Apex +12V is only rated for 20A while the ModStream is sporting 26A... Just to be on the safe side, even if your rails are within the 5% limitation, then use a DMM and check them manually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugenoel Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 So u guys think i should buy another PS or just stick with it? considering thatn im planning to add 2 more Hard drives? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 So u guys think i should buy another PS or just stick with it? considering thatn im planning to add 2 more Hard drives? It is a good PSU, but I believe you would have better results with a PowerStream 520. Which, btw, has adjustable power rails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugenoel Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 wat does adjustable power rails actually mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 A fixed voltage PSU will "try" to provide 12V. If you change the theoretical load, the PSU will deliver more or less than it is set too. With an adjustable rail PSU, you can set the voltage level exactly where you want it with your particular set of hardware. wat does adjustable power rails actually mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugenoel Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 hmmm...............huh??? sorry for such naive question..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 He basically means that depending on the load on your psu the voltages might fluctuate from the theoretical level therefore you can compensate with adjustable rails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugenoel Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 oic.....i sort of get it.....so meaning i can increase the voltage to compensate the fluctuation correct?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 Exactly! Not every combination of hardware and PSU will result in a perfect set of voltages. Having adjustable rails for 3.3V, 5V and 12V allows you to compensate for any deviation. There are certain circumstances where you will boost the 3.3V rail to provide much more than 3.3V to provide additional voltage to the memory subsystem. This can provide stability when over clocking. oic.....i sort of get it.....so meaning i can increase the voltage to compensate the fluctuation correct?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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