Core Speed

[drummer_tom]

Hi guys,

I'm a little confused. In my rig I have the intel Q6600 at 2.4GHZ, however CPU-Z seems to be thinking the core speed is 1596mhz. Why is this? Surely it should be 2400? I have not fiddled with anything in the BIOS!

Thanks for the enlightenment!


Tom

[matt2190]

That is correct. The cpu multiplier will be decreased automatically by speedstep. It decreases the power consumption and heat when there is no high cpu load. You can turn speedstep off in the bios, but I recommend keeping it on unless you are in the process of overclocking.

[drummer_tom]

Why do you recommend keeping it on? I have a 750W PSU and a pretty cool case so I don't think it should get too hot. (It's the thermaltake soprano).

[Brett_Henderson]

Turning it off, is like reving your engine to 4000rpm while sitting at a red light.  When you run something that needs the extra RPM, it'll be there..

[Fozzer]

Why do you recommend keeping it on? I have a 750W PSU and a pretty cool case so I don't think it should get too hot. (It's the thermaltake soprano).

During the Age of Enlightenment, is was agreed that if everything is working satisfactorily then it is best to leave well alone.... ...!

Fozzer's First Rule: Don't fiddle with the Works...Trust me......!

Paul... 8-)...!

[drummer_tom]

If it ain't broke don't fix it you mean?


Just rip it apart and see how it works!!

[Fozzer]

If it ain't broke don't fix it you mean?


Just rip it apart and see how it works!!

Beware, Tom.......!

Don't fall into the trap that leads to the Thread directly under you...

Known as the "Tweaking and Overclocking" Thread.

..."Abandon hope all ye who enter there!"... ...!

Trust me!....That is the Money Pit!.... ...!

Paul.... ...!

[Brett_Henderson]

There is wisdom is Fozz's words..  but in your case, you're sitting on a CPU that is all but intended for over-clocking.

A little research, and a $50 fan later... and you'll ge the performance of a CPU that cost four times as much  :)

[drummer_tom]

I don't plan in overlocking at this moment in time don't worry Foz. I don't have a clue how to do it or what I am doing""