12V Droop after Vcore Droop Mod

[Clubscout]

I did the Vdroop mod last weekend and now it seems that my 12V rail droops periodically. From what I understand, that shouldn't be a big deal as long as the 3.3V, and 5V rails are OK. Currently they read 5.107 and 3.396. I am using a TT Pure Power 480W PSU w/active PFC. Is the addition of the droop what is causing this? For the Vdroop mod I used 20 gauge wire and soldered to the blue dots. Could this cause a problem? Thanks in advance.

[Clubscout]

May have figured it out, but can't understand the affects. I lowered the voltage to my OCZ PC4200 to 2.75 from 2.85 (2.8 recommended by OCZ but I have a feeling that's top end now.) and then was able to reduce Vcore to 1.5625. and now it doesn't drop below 11.551.

I have a feeling I could drop the Vdimm to 2.65 for better 12V rail stabilization. Will soon find out.

[megahurtz-oc]

how many lights and fans are you running any tecs?

[Clubscout]

Originally posted by megahurtz-oc
how many lights and fans are you running any tecs?

XaserIII Super Tower = 7 case fans
1 PCI Blower Fan.
Disconnected blinding blue led on the front of the case. Fan controller is powered.

Don't know what a tec is.

[Clubscout]

Is it possible I need to mod my PSU? I have ThermalTake Pure Power 480W. So if I DO need to mod. Could someone post a link to detailed instructions and pics. Thanks In advance.

[STEvil]

lowering the vcore has a lot more impact than lowering vdimm.

I'll bet you can raise your vdimm and it (12v rail) wont budge, seeing as its likely driven from the 5v or 3.3v rail.

[freecableguy]

Your PSU is having trouble supporting the load. Buy something more substantial...might I recommend the PC Power and Cooling 510.

[Reflex1]

7 fans :O ...take a few off and see wot happens

[Snowman89]

im running 4fans and a barton 2500@3200+ nf7-s, 2x256mb bh-5,160gb s-ata, 9800pro on a 300w 12 is almost always at 11.40-11.50 and 3.3 is at 3.10-3.15 and 5 is at 4.70