Am I drawing too much power? How?

oppdis · 12-23-2008, 07:16 PM

I've recently installed an additional 2GB of RAM into my system. When running something that demanded high graphics performance (from integrated graphics), I was forcefully rebooted. I ran SpeedFan to check for over-voltages. Here's a screenshot.

I notice I'm drawing 5.67V on the 5V rail. What devices should I look into as I'm not in a good position to buy a new PSU.

Specs

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
2GB DDR2 RAM (1 stick, after removing the other stick which was 1GB)
ECS GeForce 7050-M-M (latest BIOS, drivers, etc.)
Thermaltake PurePower 500-Watt ATX 12V 2.0
1 HDD (IDE), 1 DVD +/- RW (SATA)

Thanks!

-oppdis

Tumbleweed36 · 12-23-2008, 07:56 PM

I am not sure that is accurate. Some times these program report voltages and temperatures that are not accurate and/or a sensor might be acting up. Normally, I like to check the bios voltages and temperatures, because they are normally the most accurate. I would start by doing that.

What video card are you trying to run with a 500 watt power supply? You might have an issue in that area if it is a decent video card.

oppdis · 12-24-2008, 03:41 PM

The RSM is pulling about 1.8V (last I checked, that is a stable amount for DDR2), and the CPU about 3.3V.

Any idea what other devices I should consider looking into?

-oppdis

Tumbleweed36 · 12-24-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

I am not sure that is accurate. Some times these program report voltages and temperatures that are not accurate and/or a sensor might be acting up. Normally, I like to check the bios voltages and temperatures, because they are normally the most accurate. I would start by doing that.

What video card (I just caught that you said integrated graphics ) are you trying to run with a 500 watt power supply? You might have an issue in that area if it is a decent video card.

The readings you see are not power draws, but are the outputs by the power supply, and you are correct, they are way out of specs for a good power supply. That is why I asked you to look in the bios to see what the bios says. Again, that would most likely be most accurate. That is also the reason I asked about the video card to see what you are using that takes power. Please give us the bios readings so we can look in to the issue you have.

**magnethead** · 12-24-2008, 04:23 PM

the onboard 7050 i dont think is a terribly bad chip. Granted it's still onboard.

I don't think you're overdrawing yet, but what I do see is that you need to check your RAM timings (typically 5-5-5-15 for 2 GB sticks), as well as you're only in single channel RAM mode.

**linderman** · 12-24-2008, 05:47 PM

just for the record, the thermaltake pure power is a horrible low quality power supply .............. I would not be shocked to find that wayyyy out of spec voltages

oppdis · 12-25-2008, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the help guys. It turned out to be a RAM issue, not the PSU.

Still gonna upgrade my PSU though. I need a little wiggle room for future expansion. :)

-oppdis

**linderman** · 12-25-2008, 03:21 PM

coolermaster real power pro 650 or 750 watt .............. the more the better

corsair 650 or 750 even better yet

12-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
oppdis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Am I drawing too much power? How? I've recently installed an additional 2GB of RAM into my system. When running something that demanded high graphics performance (from integrated graphics), I was forcefully rebooted. I ran SpeedFan to check for over-voltages. Here's a screenshot. I notice I'm drawing 5.67V on the 5V rail. What devices should I look into as I'm not in a good position to buy a new PSU. Specs AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2GB DDR2 RAM (1 stick, after removing the other stick which was 1GB) ECS GeForce 7050-M-M (latest BIOS, drivers, etc.) Thermaltake PurePower 500-Watt ATX 12V 2.0 1 HDD (IDE), 1 DVD +/- RW (SATA) Thanks! -oppdis

12-23-2008, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? I am not sure that is accurate. Some times these program report voltages and temperatures that are not accurate and/or a sensor might be acting up. Normally, I like to check the bios voltages and temperatures, because they are normally the most accurate. I would start by doing that. What video card are you trying to run with a 500 watt power supply? You might have an issue in that area if it is a decent video card. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 12-23-2008 at 07:57 PM.

12-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
oppdis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? The RSM is pulling about 1.8V (last I checked, that is a stable amount for DDR2), and the CPU about 3.3V. Any idea what other devices I should consider looking into? -oppdis

12-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? the onboard 7050 i dont think is a terribly bad chip. Granted it's still onboard. I don't think you're overdrawing yet, but what I do see is that you need to check your RAM timings (typically 5-5-5-15 for 2 GB sticks), as well as you're only in single channel RAM mode. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

12-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? just for the record, the thermaltake pure power is a horrible low quality power supply .............. I would not be shocked to find that wayyyy out of spec voltages __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

12-25-2008, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
oppdis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? Thanks for the help guys. It turned out to be a RAM issue, not the PSU. Still gonna upgrade my PSU though. I need a little wiggle room for future expansion. :) -oppdis

12-25-2008, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Am I drawing too much power? How? coolermaster real power pro 650 or 750 watt .............. the more the better corsair 650 or 750 even better yet __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial