Hey, I installed SiSsoft Sandra 2009, and it is reporting that my CPU is above the rated core voltage?
Here's what it reports:
SiSoftware Sandra
Processor
Model : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Speed : 3.01GHz
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Dual-Core
Bus : Intel AGTL+
Package : FC LGA775
Rated Speed/FSB : 3GHz / 4x 333MHz
Multiplier : 9/1x
Minimum/Maximum Multiplier : 6/1x - 9/1x
Generation : G8
Name : C2DW (Wolfdale) Core 2 Duo 45nm 2.33-3.2GHz 1.0-1.2V
Revision/Stepping : 17 / A (0)
Stepping Mask : E0
Microcode : MU06170A07
Core Voltage Rating : 1.138V
Min/Max Core Voltage : 0.713V - 1.138V
Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 36-bit / 48-bit
Native Page Size : 4kB
Part Number : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Asset Tag : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Serial Number : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
And then, at the bottom of the screen, it will provide some tips:
Performance Tips
Tip 210 : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed.
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 236 : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting!
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
On the other hand, here's what CPU-Z reports:
Well, since imageshack links seem to be messed up, CPU-Z reports 1.102v~ I even dips below 1v when in power saving mode, so i guess that's OK.
I'm a complete newb when it comes to technical stuff like this (voltages, RAM timings, etc) so, should I be worried at all?
SiS Sandra seems to be stuck at that voltage value, but even then, it's not high, is it? 1.138v?
Here's what it reports:
SiSoftware Sandra
Processor
Model : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Speed : 3.01GHz
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Dual-Core
Bus : Intel AGTL+
Package : FC LGA775
Rated Speed/FSB : 3GHz / 4x 333MHz
Multiplier : 9/1x
Minimum/Maximum Multiplier : 6/1x - 9/1x
Generation : G8
Name : C2DW (Wolfdale) Core 2 Duo 45nm 2.33-3.2GHz 1.0-1.2V
Revision/Stepping : 17 / A (0)
Stepping Mask : E0
Microcode : MU06170A07
Core Voltage Rating : 1.138V
Min/Max Core Voltage : 0.713V - 1.138V
Maximum Physical / Virtual Addressing : 36-bit / 48-bit
Native Page Size : 4kB
Part Number : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Asset Tag : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Serial Number : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
And then, at the bottom of the screen, it will provide some tips:
Performance Tips
Tip 210 : Mainboard supports faster CPUs, so the CPU can be upgraded when needed.
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 236 : Vcore higher than rated maximum. Check Vcore setting!
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
On the other hand, here's what CPU-Z reports:
Well, since imageshack links seem to be messed up, CPU-Z reports 1.102v~ I even dips below 1v when in power saving mode, so i guess that's OK.
I'm a complete newb when it comes to technical stuff like this (voltages, RAM timings, etc) so, should I be worried at all?
SiS Sandra seems to be stuck at that voltage value, but even then, it's not high, is it? 1.138v?
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