my 2400+ wont go 2.0Ghz

[pwcracker2002]

ok guys, i woulda deleted my last post but i dont know how, sorry. anyway, i got a 2400+ which is supposed to be 2.0ghz, but its only running at 1.5ghz so im confused. i know if i set the fsb to 133 it will go at 2.0 but then it overheats or just becomes unstable. i got 4 case fans and a nice copper heatsink with a big fan so i dont know what the problem is. i dont want to overclock, i just want it to run at normal speed. lmk if you guys know anything

 

[BigJ]

Make sure the heatsink is seated properly on the processor

 

[m1ke101]

What kind of temps are you getting from the bios? You may have seated the heatsink incorrectly and that may cause temps to be much higher than they should be, causing instability.

 

[pwcracker2002]

um...the cpu temps are pretty high, usually between 59 and 63 and im pretty sure i seated the heatsink right, theres only 2 ways it will go right?

 

[Superdoopercooper]

Yeah... check the HSF installation. I have the 2200+ and the super crappy retail fan... and I hit 2.0 GHZ no problem (granted I can't go much higher... my CPU hits 51C running Prime 95).... but when I get the ThermalRight KS-7, I'm sure I can get 2.1 or 2.2 GHz without much effort.

 

[pwcracker2002]

well...guys, lemme ask this, does the kind of heatsink compound really matter all that much? and what would be some average temperatures for the 2400?

 

[pwcracker2002]

lol, well guys, i appreciate all your help. i decided to check my cpu info just outta curiosity and seen that the cpu was lacking in heatsink compound on parts of it (local computer shop told me it didnt need that much) so added a little more and whalla, down from 59C-62C to 51C. i just love it. thanx all you guys

(now its time to unlock it hehe )