CPU problems

[Damg]

Isnt it weird that my CPU is running at 3209 mhz instead of the standard 3600?

 

I have no clue as to why its still like this. So a bit of background, i limited the power to the CPU a while ago, so it wouldnt heat up too much. Then I removed it since it wasnt gonna let me overclock funny enough...

now with it removed its still running so low. How can I re clock my CPU? I once had it at 5ghz, when I first got it. But went back to the turbo mode since it was too hot over the summer

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Damg said:

Isnt it weird that my CPU is running at 3209 mhz instead of the standard 3600?

 

I have no clue as to why its still like this. So a bit of background, i limited the power to the CPU a while ago, so it wouldnt heat up too much. Then I removed it since it wasnt gonna let me overclock funny enough...

now with it removed its still running so low. How can I re clock my CPU? I once had it at 5ghz, when I first got it. But went back to the turbo mode since it was too hot over the summer

It is probably because you aren't doing anything that requires high clock speeds, try Cinebench or something.

[Jurrunio]

At low loads it wont run full clock speed (even Intel CPUs try save power), give it something intensive to do.

[Tech87]

If you run a multicore cinebench, and your cpu is operating at default settings, and you have adequate cooling of the cpu and your system, then you should see core clocks at 3.6Ghz.

 

A single core cinebench should give speeds of 4.9Ghz, according to the specs of the chip.

 

[Damg]

This is while running Cinebench, the CPU doesnt boost up or anything

 

[Tech87]

You mentioned you were messing around with power settings.

Was that from the bios?

If so, clear your CMOS to reset the bios back to defaults, then try the test again.

[Damg]

I limited it inside the Powerplan, but i changed it to High performance. But now I have changed it back to Balanced, with no limit on it. I will tell you if it still wont work.

[Damg]

I HAVE SUCCEDED! HAHA

 

But is it good for it to run at 4.5 constantly? or do I have to go change some stuff?

[Tech87]

What did you change and what clocks show now if you run cinebench?

[Damg]

It clocks at 4.5 (4.48 or 4.49) It goes down after running the cinebench test, down to 2.83 sometimes, to cool down I think?

[Damg]

It has even gone down to 1.7 ghz while idle

[Tech87]

What are your temps while running a 5-10min pass of multicore cinebench?

[Damg]

It wont go over 60, sits at 58C

[Tech87]

That's not hot at all.

If thermals aren't a concern, my thinking is your chip speeds must be affected by the software changes you've made.

 

Since you've already reset your CMOS, maybe uninstall those programs and see if everything returns to normal.

[Damg]

It works fine, I had to go in to the Power management and switch from high to balanced, i think there was some sort of bug. But now the CPU clocks to what ever I want it to, Thanks for the help. Have a great day