Hello!
I am facing a really hard time upgrading to a newer machine which I have already ordered few days back and waiting arrival.
But...
Just this last weekend I encountered a very common ASUS motherboard error: CPU Over Voltage Error and VCCIN was +2.128 volts in red color. This usually happened at cold boot. Not on restart.
I doubted my aging PSU: Cooler Master GX 550W 80 Plus (Since 2010)
Steps I took: Changed after market cooler to stock. CPU thermal paste reapplied (Arctic Silver 5). Closely inspected board and CPU sockets. Also checked PSU and cleaned it up.
Since I already purchased my machine this new expense will burn a hole in my pocket. But I am prepared to buy a new one since I can't risk of damaging a new rig.
But...
Today the error has disappeared! VCCIN stands at +1.808 volts.
Now I am confused!
Should I trust my PSU, which has seen at least 2 rigs since 7 years, OR, get a new one and have peace of mind?
Help!
Specs:
Asus B85M-G
Intel Core i5 4570
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8GB
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X 8 GB
Cooler Master 550W
I am facing a really hard time upgrading to a newer machine which I have already ordered few days back and waiting arrival.
But...
Just this last weekend I encountered a very common ASUS motherboard error: CPU Over Voltage Error and VCCIN was +2.128 volts in red color. This usually happened at cold boot. Not on restart.
I doubted my aging PSU: Cooler Master GX 550W 80 Plus (Since 2010)
Steps I took: Changed after market cooler to stock. CPU thermal paste reapplied (Arctic Silver 5). Closely inspected board and CPU sockets. Also checked PSU and cleaned it up.
Since I already purchased my machine this new expense will burn a hole in my pocket. But I am prepared to buy a new one since I can't risk of damaging a new rig.
But...
Today the error has disappeared! VCCIN stands at +1.808 volts.
Now I am confused!
Should I trust my PSU, which has seen at least 2 rigs since 7 years, OR, get a new one and have peace of mind?
Help!
Specs:
Asus B85M-G
Intel Core i5 4570
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8GB
MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X 8 GB
Cooler Master 550W