CPU speed incorrect

Dfuelleman · 07-03-2009, 02:17 AM

I just built a new machine, and I checked the speed of the CPU from the computer=> properties and It tells me its 1.60ghz when Its supposed to be 3.2ghz.

this is the cpu AMD|PH II X4 955 3.2G AM3 R
and this is the Mobo MB GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 R

StrangleHold · 07-03-2009, 02:24 AM

AMD Cool n quiet. It will down clock the CPU when not under load. You can disable it from the bios.

Dfuelleman · 07-03-2009, 03:30 AM

Ya I went into Bios and disabled it, it still says that it is 1.60 ghz

mx344 · 07-03-2009, 03:36 AM

Hey, i heard this happened on other peoples computers too, with the 955, from what i have read up you need to flash your bios, for the cpu speed to be corrected.

http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Mothe...3012#anchor_os

Dfuelleman · 07-03-2009, 03:38 AM

ok, I will go try that, thanks.

StrangleHold · 07-03-2009, 03:47 AM

You might need to go to your Power Options in the Control Panel and change it to Always On. Then go to the Add and Remove and uninstall the Cool n Quiet driver.

Dfuelleman · 07-03-2009, 04:28 AM

Ok flashed it and it reads correctly now. Thank you so much.

elliot_c · 07-03-2009, 12:35 PM

Is it better to disable this cool and quiet when playing games I didnt know if it could effect performance having to keep switching speeds and can it cause any damage to the processor because the clock speed would be changing all the time... Just a general interest thing no reason I need to know..

mx344 · 07-03-2009, 11:36 PM

No problem man

and, elliotc, for me i dont notice a difference, but i always keep mine disabled becuase even wen im just browsing through folders i want the best speed possible. It won't hurt it if its enabled.

07-03-2009, 02:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dfuelleman New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	CPU speed incorrect I just built a new machine, and I checked the speed of the CPU from the computer=> properties and It tells me its 1.60ghz when Its supposed to be 3.2ghz. this is the cpu AMD\|PH II X4 955 3.2G AM3 R and this is the Mobo MB GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 R

07-03-2009, 02:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11,023	AMD Cool n quiet. It will down clock the CPU when not under load. You can disable it from the bios. __________________ Welcome to the show

07-03-2009, 03:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
mx344 Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, California Age: 15 Posts: 551	Hey, i heard this happened on other peoples computers too, with the 955, from what i have read up you need to flash your bios, for the cpu speed to be corrected. http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Mothe...3012#anchor_os __________________ Processor:AMD 5200+ @2.835ghz Mobo:M2N-SLI Ram:Kingston Value 4GIGS 800mhz@864 5-5-5-18 + 4GB of ReadyBoost HDD: Seagate 250GIG 7200RPM 32mb cache GPU:ATI 4670 GDDR4 OC 780/1750 PSU:antec basiq 500watt Last edited by mx344; 07-03-2009 at 03:38 AM.

07-03-2009, 03:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
StrangleHold VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11,023	You might need to go to your Power Options in the Control Panel and change it to Always On. Then go to the Add and Remove and uninstall the Cool n Quiet driver. __________________ Welcome to the show

07-03-2009, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
mx344 Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, California Age: 15 Posts: 551	No problem man and, elliotc, for me i dont notice a difference, but i always keep mine disabled becuase even wen im just browsing through folders i want the best speed possible. It won't hurt it if its enabled. __________________ Processor:AMD 5200+ @2.835ghz Mobo:M2N-SLI Ram:Kingston Value 4GIGS 800mhz@864 5-5-5-18 + 4GB of ReadyBoost HDD: Seagate 250GIG 7200RPM 32mb cache GPU:ATI 4670 GDDR4 OC 780/1750 PSU:antec basiq 500watt

07-03-2009, 03:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dfuelleman New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	Ya I went into Bios and disabled it, it still says that it is 1.60 ghz

07-03-2009, 03:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dfuelleman New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	ok, I will go try that, thanks.

07-03-2009, 04:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dfuelleman New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13	Ok flashed it and it reads correctly now. Thank you so much.

07-03-2009, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
elliot_c Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 151	Is it better to disable this cool and quiet when playing games I didnt know if it could effect performance having to keep switching speeds and can it cause any damage to the processor because the clock speed would be changing all the time... Just a general interest thing no reason I need to know..

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