Would you say this PSU is failing?

[damric]

Look at the 12V rail on this CX500W while under load.

I'm helping a forum member with this right now. I've seen a lot of CX only pushing 11V but this is ridiculous! Even the 3v and 5v aren't even close. Please people, stop buying these CWT made Corsair units and putting them in your gaming rigs. CWT = Channel Well Trash.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I think HWMonitor is wrong like it usually is.

 

[damric]

I think HWMonitor is wrong like it usually is.

I hope so, but the user if having all kind of PSU related problems.

 

[radekmm]

idk for sure, but you can check those as a troubleshooter
1. You're overtaxing your PSU and the voltages are drooping under the load. You need a bigger PSU.
2. Your PSU is going bad. Need a new one.
3. There is a problem in the power control circuitry in the motherboard, or there is a peripheral card or component that is failing/has failed.
4. If you did the fan mod, the PSU might be damaged completely. See #2 and count your blessings that the mod didn't put 12V on your 5V rails

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Not saying it isn't failing , but I don't trust HWMonitor.

 

[chimera201]

Is it the latest version of HWMonitor?

 

[damric]

I'll post more info as it becomes available. I've made my usualy inquiries for troubleshooting and I'm waiting for the owner's response.