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    Why is it reading different voltages?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xxbadboys93, Jul 10, 2009.

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    xxbadboys93, Jul 10, 2009
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    Both are actually. One tool differs one from the next as how it reads and calculates from the information made available via BIOS, chipset, CPU readings.

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    Iam confused :/
     
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    Each tool reports differently. I have yet seen CPU-Z and RMClock reporting the same value for a long time. This does not mean that one is right and the other is wrong.

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    It does however, mean that one or both tools aren't reading the chipset info and reported temps properly.

    Measuring temperatures and assigning a numeric value it not an subjective or 'I'm ok You're ok' kind of fuzzy-wuzzy feel-good event. If a tool is going to report a NUMBER, then that NUMBER needs to be accurate.
     
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    So how would i know if whos telling the truth?
     
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    They're both a little inaccurate. You need a digital multimeter to get real accurate values.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 11, 2009
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