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I searched on the forums and couldn't seem to find much info regarding this question so I thought I would ask. I had thought that speedstepping was triggered by CPU usage but in games CPU-Z is still showing my cpu at 6x most the time instead of 7x.
Heres the system specs:
Abit IP35 pro motherboard
Core2 duo 6320
Zalman 9500 HSF
Corsair XMS2 PC6400 ddr2-800 4GB
Maxtor 160GB HDD's (two) Raid 0 configuration
BFG 7950GT video card
Antec Earthpower 500 watt PS
coolermaster 690 case
I have the FSB at 450 Mhz for a final clock of 3.15ghz per core on the CPU. The Vcore is set at 1.4v and has been stable. The ram is running at 5-5-5-12 using a 1 to 1 ratio for a 900Mhz clock with voltage at 2v. The OS is windows vista business 64 bit the power plan is balanced but the processor is set at 100% for full load so it shouldn't be running it lower.
Ok onto the "issue". I have CPU-Z running and decided to test what multi number my CPU was running at most often. I have C1E, EIST, and virtualization enabled in the bios and it is working but kind of oddly. I started up some games (hellgate london) and other apps and to my suprise the multiplier was sitting at 6x instead of 7x 90% of the time. Very rarely it would jump to 7x for the 3.15Ghz clock. Is this common? I would have thought any time I was really using the system for games etc it would be running at full speed. I do like the idea of keeping speedstepping active cause i think its easier on the CPU when browsing the internet etc. So I guess i'm just wondering if there are any other factors other than CPU load that effects the multiple or if anyone has any suggestions as to why it isnt running at full speed when gaming.
Ryan
Heres the system specs:
Abit IP35 pro motherboard
Core2 duo 6320
Zalman 9500 HSF
Corsair XMS2 PC6400 ddr2-800 4GB
Maxtor 160GB HDD's (two) Raid 0 configuration
BFG 7950GT video card
Antec Earthpower 500 watt PS
coolermaster 690 case
I have the FSB at 450 Mhz for a final clock of 3.15ghz per core on the CPU. The Vcore is set at 1.4v and has been stable. The ram is running at 5-5-5-12 using a 1 to 1 ratio for a 900Mhz clock with voltage at 2v. The OS is windows vista business 64 bit the power plan is balanced but the processor is set at 100% for full load so it shouldn't be running it lower.
Ok onto the "issue". I have CPU-Z running and decided to test what multi number my CPU was running at most often. I have C1E, EIST, and virtualization enabled in the bios and it is working but kind of oddly. I started up some games (hellgate london) and other apps and to my suprise the multiplier was sitting at 6x instead of 7x 90% of the time. Very rarely it would jump to 7x for the 3.15Ghz clock. Is this common? I would have thought any time I was really using the system for games etc it would be running at full speed. I do like the idea of keeping speedstepping active cause i think its easier on the CPU when browsing the internet etc. So I guess i'm just wondering if there are any other factors other than CPU load that effects the multiple or if anyone has any suggestions as to why it isnt running at full speed when gaming.
Ryan
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