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What does VCore variation mean?

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My computer has been getting unreliable. I get graphics artifacts, pauses and freezes, and when I turn the machine on, it has about a 70% successful start rate. I suspect that the PSU is dying, in part due to power outages.

I installed Asus PC Probe II. The Vcore wanders from 1.22 to 1.44. I know that software-based voltage measurement is inaccurate, but this much variation alarms me. Also the program tells me that voltage should be 1.5... is this the VCore?

Assuming that the program is reflecting a real problem, what does that much variance in the VCore mean?

Windows 7 32 bit
4g RAM

Manufacturer = AMD
Processor ID = 178bfbff00100fa0
Version = AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1075T Processor
Voltage = 1.5 v
External Clock = 200 MHz
Max Speed = 3500 MHz
Current Speed = 3000 MHz

Thank you for your help.

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Vcore determines how much voltage the CPU gets, and as you increase the CPU speed, you’ll eventually have to start increasing vcore as well.

The default vcore depends on your processor’s VID, which is different for every CPU and is set by Intel in the factory, but it’s usually around 1.1 – 1.2 V. The absolute maximum vcore voltage recommended by Intel is 1.4 V, so I’d recommend staying under that for everyday use.
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HWMonitor v 1.20.0, driver version 135.
Let it run for ten minutes of web surfing. Other than that, two cores are running F@H.
  • Found that my second video card is quite toasty at 89 deg C. I'll have to look at that, it is probably where the video artifacts are coming from.
  • CPU Vcore 1.28v 1.22v 1.46v
  • CPU VIN1 is solid at 1.54 volts min and max
  • CPU VIN2 min .48 max 1.15. It has stayed at 1.15 for as long as I've watched it so the .48 may be an aberration?
  • +5V 5.13 5.11 5.16
  • +12v 12.10v 12.03v 12.10v
  • +3.3V 3.38v 3.36v 3.38v
  • VBAT 2.14v 3.14v 3.14v
  • CPU Powers ranges from 68.85 to 140.60 W

    Does any of this point to a failing component?

    Thank you for your help.
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    I think its just fine. The max reading could be just a spike high, but it doesn't stay there, so it should be just fine.

    If u would have problems with restarts or random freezing, it could be a concern.

    My problems:
  • Fallout New Vegas crashes out frequently. Sometimes I can play for an hour, sometimes it won't start at all. Might be the hot graphics card?
  • if the computer is shut down, it generally won't start unless I turn off the power, wait a few minutes, switch the PSU back on and hit the power button on the front of the machine soon. if it fails to start it usually gets to the BIOS splash screen and freezes there.
  • youtube movies pause and stumble (after showing as loaded on the progress bar)

    The startup issue is what has me suspecting the PSU.

    • No they're both fairly clean. I just re-cased the computer about six weeks ago and used canned air to clean it out. It is on a shelf (off the floor) with decent airflow all around as well. I don't think that temperature is a problem.

    This problem predates that recasing- I'd been hoping that the new case and cleanout would solve it.
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    biggerhammer said:
    My problems:
  • Fallout New Vegas crashes out frequently. Sometimes I can play for an hour, sometimes it won't start at all. Might be the hot graphics card?
  • if the computer is shut down, it generally won't start unless I turn off the power, wait a few minutes, switch the PSU back on and hit the power button on the front of the machine soon. if it fails to start it usually gets to the BIOS splash screen and freezes there.
  • youtube movies pause and stumble (after showing as loaded on the progress bar)

    The startup issue is what has me suspecting the PSU.


  • Fallout crashes because it's Fallout. I've seen fake antivirus malware that's coded better than Fallout. It's a very bad metric to gauge system stability.

    If the PC is freezing on POST though you definitely have a problem.

    OCZ is a very mediocre PSU manufacturer. You're far better off with a good SeaSonic PSU

    • Nikorr, I have four 120mm fans- one intake, one exhaust, two on the CPU cooler. The case is open on one side, and the case is in a steady airstream from a fan and a distant air conditioner. The CPU is running at 44c. Heat really doesn't look like a problem. Thank you for advising me on this.

    Pinhedd, I'll look at the SeaSonics. Thank you.
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    biggerhammer said:
    Nikorr, I have four 120mm fans- one intake, one exhaust, two on the CPU cooler. The case is open on one side, and the case is in a steady airstream from a fan and a distant air conditioner. The CPU is running at 44c. Heat really doesn't look like a problem. Thank you for advising me on this.

    Pinhedd, I'll look at the SeaSonics. Thank you.

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