Is this right? **PICS**

[Kroze]

For some reason, the CPU-Z keep alternating between 2ghz vs. 3ghz...what is going on?

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[ch33zw1z]

It's called Speedstep, when the CPU is idle is kicks the multiplier down to x6. Turn off both Speedstep and C1E in BIOS if you want to disable the feature.

 

[mcrumiller]

To elaborate, your machine generates a lot more heat and consumes a lot more power when you're running 3GHz versus 2GHz. When your machine detects you're under load, it cranks up the CPU multiplier to 9x (or whatever you have it set on), and sets it to 6x when idle (after all, if idle, you don't need the power).

 

[gscone]

Originally posted by: mcrumiller
To elaborate, your machine generates a lot more heat and consumes a lot more power when you're running 3GHz versus 2GHz. When your machine detects you're under load, it cranks up the CPU multiplier to 9x (or whatever you have it set on), and sets it to 6x when idle (after all, if idle, you don't need the power).

Great Info. I was also wondering what my mild OC was always showing a lower clock speed. I ran a few apps and the OC #'s appeared. Thanks!

 

[Concillian]

Originally posted by: ch33zw1z
It's called Speedstep, when the CPU is idle is kicks the multiplier down to x6. Turn off both Speedstep and C1E in BIOS if you want to disable the feature.

You can disable this, but in my experience there is no need to unless you prefer to heat your room with the processor instead of your normal heater. It really does nothing more than waste energy (unless you're purposefully turning it into heat, then it does a pretty good job =P)

 

[betasub]

Pls read the forum sticky.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Originally posted by: Concillian

Originally posted by: ch33zw1z
It's called Speedstep, when the CPU is idle is kicks the multiplier down to x6. Turn off both Speedstep and C1E in BIOS if you want to disable the feature.

You can disable this, but in my experience there is no need to unless you prefer to heat your room with the processor instead of your normal heater. It really does nothing more than waste energy (unless you're purposefully turning it into heat, then it does a pretty good job =P)

It's a personal choice...Doesn't sound like the OP was gonna disable, just letting him know how to do it..