Do I need a new PSU (Is it shot)?

[crazy032]

I'm running a Tagan 480W U1 on a ASUS A8V Deluxe, X800XT PE, 4 HD, and 2 CD/DVD. CPU is AMD FX-53, Kingston HyperX 1GB RAM. All my numbers seem fine, but I downloaded Motherboard Montitor 5, and it says my +12v is running at 16.32v I'm assuming this is bad, but how bad? Also, what would be a good PSU to replace it with? Also, would this be enough to go to a MSI K8N neo4 w/ X1900XT?

 

[Rugger]

MBM5 is no longer updated - don't trust the voltage readings. The first place to check your voltages is in your BIOS. Asus also makes a hardware monitoring utility download it and check out your readings.

 

[xbcrguy182x]

Well, the best way to see if your PSU is shot, is to check for any bullet holes...lol :lol:

 

[Grimmy]

Well.. the best way to test for acuate volts, is a volt meter.

For most users, it isn't pratical, and you can short the PSU out if you don't know what your doing.

I admit, it has happened to me.

But I agree, the bios should give sufficent readings.

 

[crazy032]

Thanks everyone for replying. I checked the BIOS like you said and it's fine.