PSU Problem???

[Wuzupmcs68]

I was just wondering how to know if your Power Supply is causing problems.

 

[PCKid777]

mpilchfamily is correct; however, sometimes issues do not occur until the PSU/system is under load.

A major symptom of a PSU failure is random crashes.

I once had a crappy generic 500W PSU. I couldn't understand why my PC kept crashing only during games until I began looking at PCProbe's voltage records...the 3.3V line dropped to 2.8V when I gamed.

 

[Wuzupmcs68]

I'm not having any specific problems. Its just I also have a generic 500w PSU and I'm not sure its providing enough power for my system. Thanks fo the help though. Heres my specs anyways:

Asus M2N-E AM2 Mobo
AM2 AMD X2 4200+ at 2.3G
HIS X1900xt 512mb eVGA
Corsair 2x1GB XMS2 RAM
WD 150GB Raptor
Zalman 9500 CPU cooler
Samsung DVDRW
NZXT Lexa case with 3 120mm fan & 1 90mm fan
NZXT 500w Power Supply

 

[Newf]

Smoke is always a telltale sign...

 

[Newf]

Kinda like the theory that lightbulbs don't give out light, they suck out the dark?

 

[PCKid777]

Ha, my physics teacher told my class about the "dark suckers". It all depends on your POV.

 

[Wuzupmcs68]

Ok well my two 12v rails add up to 33amps so I guess I'm good thanks guys.