OC Questions - k model

beginner99

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Jun 2, 2009
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So I have an i7-875k and I tried I very basic oc meaning set multiplier a bit higher (from 22 to 26). Mobo is MSI P55 GD-85.

However, once I'm in Windows CPU-Z and Real-Temp always show a 24x Multiplier at 100% load. I disabled turbo -> same result. Disabled Overdrive Protection, tried 25 multi, etc but multiplier is always at 24x under 100% load. It's like the BIOS settings are ignored. And yes I do save settings before you exit bios.

Any ideas?