[Vallan]

Hi,

I built my computer a little over 2 years ago and it has always run cool and without problems. Today a warning flashed up from the Intel desktop utilities program, saying that the CPU vccp was out of range. I wish I had written down the numbers it gave - but instead I opened the program. The voltages in the utilities program were fine. I closed the program, and that was the last I heard from it. I am concerned because I don't want to damage my CPU, and because I am financially dependant on daily use of my computer. I have never seen this message before. My computer has not been overclocked or altered from normal usages in any way. Thank you for your help.

Specs:
CPU INTEL Core2Duo E6600 2.4G
MB INTEL BOXDP965LTCK P965
Silverstone SST-ST56ZF Zeus Series 560W 560 Watt Power Supply
XP SP3
Current vccp reading: 1.167-1.223

 

[Old Rich]

What Brand/Model is this pc? . . Your power supply may be failing, You can test the power supply outputs following this guide. . Post back with results

http://www.techsupportforum.com/f210/test-your-power-supply-with-a-multi-meter-151526.html

 

[Tyree]

Check your voltages in the Bios. Intel Desktop Utilities can give a false reading.

 

[Vallan]

Simpswr --It is not any brand or model--I built it myself. I don't own a multi meter or know anyone who does. Is that the only way?

Tyree--I am waiting for a communication from my boss, after that arrives I will look in the BIOS and see if I can find it. It is the Intel utilities program for an Intel board--this is not reliable? I will post back.

 

[Old Rich]

Simpswr --It is not any brand or model--I built it myself. I don't own a multi meter or know anyone who does. Is that the only way?

If iis a custom build, the BIOS should report the voltages

Tyree--I am waiting for a communication from my boss, after that arrives I will look in the BIOS and see if I can find it. It is the Intel utilities program for an Intel board--this is not reliable? I will post back.

 

[Vallan]

Voltages ok in BIOS. That was weird. But from now on I will check there if that message ever comes up again. Thank you all for your help.

 

[Old Rich]

Might also be wirth investing in a small voltmeter . . pretty cheap at radio shack.

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