Thread: +5V rail 15% out?
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Old 12-08-2005, 19:29   #7
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Re: +5V rail 15% out?
Use a multimeter, it's accurate where as the software will be using values found on the board and can be wrong.

Borrowing a multimeter can save you purchasing a new PSU after worrying about it etc when in reality it may only be the software & associated bits that's wrong.

Then if the meter says it's that low, start unplugging things & turning on to see what the voltage is then, it could be poor regulation that's causing it & need replacing, but needs checking with a meter first.

Did I mention checking it with a meter?
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