win 7 x64 Problem

[lonestar73]

afternoon everyone

just a quick one could someone tell me why my win 7 RC x64
only showing in the system prpertys window that the cpu is running @2.7GHz
when in the bios its at 3.8
ive just installed the overclocked bundle
which is gigabyte EX58-UD5
intel i7 920 2.66 overclocked @3.8
patriot 6GB memory
NU-U12P cooler

thxs

 

[BloodyL]

I reckon Intel Speedstep is running in the bios which adjusts the multiplier and vcore values when the pc is idle.
If you download prime95 and cpu-z, run both and you should see the processor bounce from 2.7 when idle to 3.8 when busy.

 

[lonestar73]

thxs i will give it a try