q9550 running at 2ghz instead of 2.83

[Marf]

Hi All,

just setup my new machine with the following

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 LGA775 'Yorkfield' 2.66GHz 12MB-cache (1333FSB) Processor - Retail
EVGA nForce 780i SLI nForce 780i (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (132-CK-NF78-A1)
Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500C5 TwinX (2x2GB) Supplied with Airflow Fan (TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF)

CPUZ is recognising the CPU correctly, but its only running at 2ghz, 333x6

Do I just need to change the multiplier in the BIOS to get the full 2.83ghz, i.e. 333*8.5?

Thanks

Sam

 

[Happy]

It's powersaving option running on Intel CPUs called "Intel Speedstep" just look for the option in the bios and diable it. Athough when your system is under load it'll instantly clock back to 2.83GHz. It might be called "EIST" - found in the CPU options.

 

[Marf]

Aha, thanks!

 

[Godsbrother]

Incidentally I would leave power saving on ... doesnt' hurt as it speeds up the instant you need it too but it does save a 'little' power. It is a little as well but as they say every little bit helps.....

 

[Aod]

is there a new speedstep thread every other day?

 

[Marf]

Yes yes spot the noob

 

[Ben M]

is there a new speedstep thread every other day?

At least. Intel should advertise it more so people know.

 

[jameskirstylou]

haha yeh it is pretty annoying, also get it a lot with the centrinos thinking you have ripped them off because the CPU is running at 266mhz

 

[Marf]

nevermind

 

[Major_Disaster]

We've all been there at one time or another (i say "we", im probably should just say me)