odd CPU-Z Readings

[TurnX]

I recently began overclocking my Q6600 but I am getting some odd readings with CPU-Z. Currently it is running at 3.0ghz with a multiplier of 9. However, when I open CPU-Z it starts out giving me those readings but then starts swtiching back and forth between that and a reading of 2.0ghz with a multiplier of 6. Is there something up with CPU-Z or is something wrong with my PC? Specs in my sig, also running Vista Ultimate.

 

[BenchZowner]

You forgot to take care of one little thing.
CPU-z is correct, you just left Intel's SpeedStep technology enabled, which dynamically controls your CPU's frequency depending on the load.
Get into BIOS and disable both "C1E Support" and "Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology", then your CPU will be clocked constantly at 3GHz

 

[SerpentRoyal]

C1E and EIST are enabled in BIOS. These are C2D power-savings features.

 

[TurnX]

I did indeed forget to turn those off. Thought I got all those useless things turned off but it seems I missed them. Thanks

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: TurnX
I did indeed forget to turn those off. Thought I got all those useless things turned off but it seems I missed them. Thanks

useless? I beg to differ...

a lower clock = lower temperatures = lower power consumption = longer lifespan of chip (however small)

Doesn't sound too bad to me. It's not like it's a tradeoff, either...

 

[Cheex]

lower clock = lower temperatures....???

I understand the concept (which does make sense) but isn't it the voltage that really dictates the temperatures you get?

Example:
lower clock + same high voltage = same temperatures????

 

[bryanW1995]

voltage has a lot more to do with temp than clock speed, but they are both related to it. run your cpu at stock voltage at stock speed, then oc it as far as you can on stock voltages. the temp will rise, but it should be manageable. iirc, there is a linear relationship btwn clock speed and temp and an exponential relationship between voltage and temp.