psu going bad? voltages. computer freezing constantly

tony8394

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hey everyone!
im on here because my computer freezes almost every hour on the hour when i have 2 GPUs installed, with 1, its tolerable maybe 3 or 4 hours as long as im not gaming. i just bought this computer from a buddy who was too lazy to trouble shoot the issue, so i figured id take the risk, its about a year and a half old Alienware aurora R3 (spec below)
so ive downloaded "CPUID HWMonitor". the numbers look a litte off from what ive seen, ill post it here.
system specs:
crossfire radeon hd 5870s (doesnt freeze up computer as often with only 1 5870 installed)
i7 2600k 3.4Ghz.
aurora R3 alienware motherboard, not sure on which one that is.
6Gb ram 1600Mhz.
850w psu.

specs for CPUID HWMonitor.
+3.3V reads Value=3.296 min=3.248 Max=3.312
CPU CORE reads Value=1.368 Min=1.362 Max=1.276
Vin2 reads Value2.304 Min=1.282 Max=2.320
Vin3 reads Value=1.294 Min=1.282 Max=1.305
+5V reads Value+3.784 Min=3.742 Max=3.868
+12v reads Value 16.192 Min=14.872 Max 16.192
Vin6 reads Value=3.472 Min=3.424 Max=3.488
VSB3V reads Value=3.296 Min=3.248 Max=3.312
VBAT reads Value=3.264 Min3.232 Max=3.280.

Temps for that are (idle)
TMPIN0 reads Value 107 F
TMPIN1 reads Value 91 F

any help at all with anyone who knows how to read psu voltages would be great, the big one i saw was the 12v bus was really high, im not an expert on PSUs so thats why im here. thanks for the help!

ive also been told it might be a mother board issue? any input on that would be helpful too! thanks!
 
Solution
Supported Memory:
Up to 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 10600)
Up to 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 12800)
Up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1866Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 15000)

Don't mix different spec'd memory modules. The DIMMs should also be rated for 1.5 Volts and not any higher.

tony8394

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ok, so which numbers dont look right with the software version if i may ask? so its safe to say my +5v and my +12v numbers look off in my 'software' reading correct? and if those read the same or close to the software readings, its a bad psu.?
thanks for the quick response!
 

legokill101

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yes but i am also dubious that those are acuret because i doubt your computer would work if they are as far off as the sofware reading sugestions so thats why you should confirm it with a multi meter and while your at it check the make and model of the psu
 

tony8394

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ok so i read it out finally

all my 3.3v are reading 3.26v
all the 12v are 11.99
and the 5v=5.10

so does that rule out my psu completely? what should i do next? thanks!
 

tony8394

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so ive removed a stick of ram last night and let it run (i took it out of dimm 3, so i now have a 2GV in dimm1 and dimm2), did some tests this morning with heaven benchmark because it always freezes with that. also i took out some ram and noticed it says pc3-8500U on it. which is definitely not 1600mhz, it is actually 1033 from what ive researched. so ill be upgrading that this weekend. but so far after i removed the stick of ram, its been running about 7 hours idle (new record) and about 3 hours in use.(so far its looking good)

all writing found on ram sticker:
made by hynix. 3x 2GB 2Rx8 PC3-8500U-7-10-B0
HMT125U6BFR8C-G7 N0 AA-C 1007

i have windows 7 home premium 64 bit installed from the laptop alienware windows 7 disc (sold the laptop a while back)

so im looking in AMD catalyst control center. this is what i have for versions
Driver Packaging Version 13.152-130830a-163178c-ATI
catalyst version 13.9
2D Driver Version 8.01.01.1331
Direct3D Version 9.14.10.0984
OpenGL Version 6.14.10.12422
 
Supported Memory:
Up to 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 10600)
Up to 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 12800)
Up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1866Mhz - 4 DIMMS (PC3 15000)

Don't mix different spec'd memory modules. The DIMMs should also be rated for 1.5 Volts and not any higher.
 
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tony8394

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thanks, i will be purchasing the patriot viper 3 black this weekend 2x4GB so i can start with 8GB ram and buy another 2 of the same later. also where are you getting this motherboard info? could you send me the link?
 


Those that sell the motherboards:

http://www.amazon.com/Alienware-Aurora-System-Mother-LGA1155/dp/B005DSS5U6

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-for-DELL-desktop-motherboard-for-Alienware-Aurora-R3-system-mainboard-P67-LGA1155-46MHW-DF1G9/856600024.html

http://www.ascendtech.us/dell-46mhw-alienware-r3-motherboard_i_mbdel46mhwr3775.aspx