Windows reading correct?

Phil3

Phil3

Phil3

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Hey,
I am currently running my system on XMP profile in the BIOS, meaning the memory is set to 1600.
For some reason Windows is only saying that my CPU is at 2.27GHz, yet when I look at CPUZ and in the BIOS is says my CPU is running at 2.7GHz.

I'm guessing I should trust the BIOS and CPUZ more... but why should windows see a lower value? Seems odd to me....

Here's an image of what I'm talking about:
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Perfectly normal.

Windows will read the CPUs intended stock speed - CPU-z and the BIOS will read the actual clocked speed.

Basically, ignore windows.
 
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thing is 2.27 is lower than stock. If I over clock...say to 3.7, then windows reads 3.7 correctly, it is only when I use XMP that it is incorrect.
 
I would disable XMP and manually input the memory voltage, timings etc. I would have recommended you do this even without the above anomoly as it's best practice.

This will hopefully correct the windows identification anomoly - plus it will guarantee that your memory is running at its recommended voltage and speed.

If this doesn't correct it you could try updating the BIOS (if you haven't done so already) - or if you have reset the CMOS and then apply the above.

I wouldn't worry too much though as CPU-z and the BIOS should be accurate.
 
Ok, I won't worry about it then. I shall leave XMP on for now as tomorrow my new case arrives, so the whole lot is going in there, along with a new Corsair H60, shall then overclock to 3.7GHz hopefully.

I'm not bothered really to do it manually myself, I would most likely use the ASUS autotune tool which made it go to 3.7GHz last time, it was just slightly too warm for comfort on my current (AC Pro7 v2) cooler.

Thanks for the replies :D
 
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