+12v rail reaching 12.200+ is it something to be alarmed of?

[koifysh]

Hey guys, i dont know much about voltages and stuff,

today i notice in AI suite II (i know crap program) and it reach 12.200+
is this normal or do i have to change my psu? or there is something wrong with my wiring?

im using corsair hx1000,

My spec is:

3770k
sabertooth
noctua d14
gtx 680
corsair hx1000

 

[koifysh]

This is how my wiring looks like

 

[ihog]

Most likely just a "false" reading. Software isn't perfect for monitoring voltages. You would need the tools to do it manually to test it, if you want to be 100% sure.

 

[makkem]

Hi
This is an acceptable voltage on the 12V line and probably means that you are not drawing much power on that line in relation to the power of the PSU.

 

[koifysh]

Most likely just a "false" reading. Software isn't perfect for monitoring voltages. You would need the tools to do it manually to test it, if you want to be 100% sure.

sadly i dont have the tools to monitor it leaning towards a "false" reading, anyhow as what others told me its okay even if its true, my question is if i overclock or add another gpu would it raise the volt?

 

[koifysh]

Hi
This is an acceptable voltage on the 12V line and probably means that you are not drawing much power on that line in relation to the power of the PSU.

Thanks alot! my question is if i overclock or add another gpu would it raise the volt and harm my pc? (sorry im just a noob at things with electricity)

 

[Quaddro]

Safe voltage is within 5% range for 12v and 3% for 5.5v and 4v..

That's means 12volt have safe level at 11.4v - 12.6v..

and like Mr. ihog said: software reading isn't accurate..use a digital multimeter to read your PSU voltage.

 

[ko888]

The ATX12V specification allows for a minimum of +11.4 Volts and a maximum of +12.6 Volts on the +12V rails.

You're operating well within specifications.

 

[ihog]

No, it will be fine.

 

[makkem]

Actually as you add load the voltage will drop not rise so no need to worry

 

[Quaddro]

Thanks alot! my question is if i overclock or add another gpu would it raise the volt and harm my pc? (sorry im just a noob at things with electricity)

of course not..
with your current PSU, you even can add third GPU..

more heavy components like adding GPU means more load to your PSU..
more loads usually make a little voltage drop, not raise your voltage..

 

[koifysh]

The ATX12V specification allows for a minimum of +11.4 Volts and a maximum of +12.6 Volts on the +12V rails.

You're operating well within specifications.

i thought i was going to harm any components! thanks sir

Thanks alot! my question is if i overclock or add another gpu would it raise the volt and harm my pc? (sorry im just a noob at things with electricity)

of course not..
with your current PSU, you even can add third GPU..

more heavy components like adding GPU means more load to your PSU..
more loads usually make a little voltage drop, not raise your voltage..

I LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY!!! i didnt know about that, thank you sir for the knowledge