Pvt. Pritchard

I know the 3.3v is the orange wire but how do I measure it without the pc being on? Also I don't know how to measure those other voltages. I'll do some research

ncsa

You can use the voltmeter probes to carefully check from the back of the 24-pin main MB connector while it is booting, operating etc...

Pvt. Pritchard

Ok i figured out that, but the vcore and chipset voltage etc? how do I check that?

ncsa

Right, well that will be different for each MB and a matter of finding the locations where these are able to be tested at on the top of the MB.... it will need some research for these.

static786

Good stuff guys but you might wana sort the pictures out.

DataX

Great Faq, but I sadly discovered that my 12v rail won't even reach 12v... It'll stay at 11.95v idle and 11.80v on Prime95 load.

gonX

#16: That's ok but keep it inside +-5%

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1. 5% is acceptable, a 3% varable is best for OCers.
2. The SATA cable has 3.3, 5 and 12v lines.
See page 34 for pinouts location.
Personally, I prefer to extend the cable out the case in way that it is closed up as well as possible and run a full load program to heat the system up well. Heat can and will effect the PS stability.

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