Can anyone help me or guide me to help on the internet to explain how to use a multimeter to read my voltage ready points?

ORION85 · Jun 7, 2017

I have an Msi Z97 Gaming 5 motherboard and an Asus Strix Geforce GTX 1060 6GB OC edition with voltage read points on them.

Ive never done this before but I am told when you know how that it gives you the most accurate reads compared to cpu z and other sofrwares.

Orion

Ubrales · Jun 7, 2017

First, set the multi-meter voltage readout to 20VDC (the computer voltages are around 12VDC and less).

Next, use an alligator clip and firmly connect the multi-meter negative to the ground on the computer.

Now you are left with the multi-meter positive lead. Touch that lead to the different voltage points. Be careful not to short circuit anything with the multi-meter + lead (the voltages readout points are quite close to each other).

Good luck!

13thmonkey · Jun 7, 2017

However the question is, why bother, unless you are trying to squeeze out that last Mhz on an OC the difference between software and physical is not relevant, and there is risk.

ORION85 · Jun 7, 2017

Thank you Ubrales that helps.

Well firstly 13thmonkey I want to further my knowledge and skills, I want to see the difference between the software and the voltage point read outs and as I have them I would like to see them work.
I know there is the chance of risk if shorting things if I am not accurate with the meter but tinkering with my rig isnt something I do lightly, that is why I always ask on here first, watch instructional videos, read up on it, plan it then execute.
All the components have fail safes so i'm sure It cant go that wrong.

Orion

13thmonkey · Jun 7, 2017

OK, if you say so, about the failsafes.

Be aware that you are learning about the differences for your board, under those circumstances, it's not going to necessarily be the same for anyone else.

ORION85 · Jun 7, 2017

Not a problem and thank you for the warning anyway.

ORION85 · Jun 7, 2017

The thing is why would they have voltage read points available if they where not safe to use.

13thmonkey · Jun 7, 2017

Because these are probably OC boards, which are almost disposable for those that use them. And they are safe to use, if you use them correctly, do it wrong and that's not the boards fault.

ORION85 · Jun 7, 2017

Noted.

Ubrales · Jun 7, 2017

Anchor your palm on a hard surface when you are reading the voltages. Exercise care as the readout points are somewhat close to each other.

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