Hi guys, really need you experts' help on this one!
Just built the new system using the following after reading the overclocking article on the site:
G3258
R9 280 3GB
ASUS Z97-A
PSU 850W
ADATA 8GB RAM
Windows 8.1
I tried overclocking CPU using UEFI BIOS but no matter what I try CPUID & CoreTemp are showing my core speed to be at 800mhz (100 base clock * 8 multiplier). Even at factory default settings, the core speed is stuck at 800mhz
CPUID does show the max available multiplier to be equal to what I designated (8 -
42) but speed never changes whether it be while testing Prime95 or playing games.
Things I have checked:
Updating BIOS version - still at 800mhz
Changing to default factory setting (no OC) - still at 800mhz
Enabling/disabling Intel SpeedStep - still at 800mhz
Enabling/disabling C-State - still at 800mhz
Checking chip damage/bent (no apparent damage) - still at 800mhz
Using AI Suite 3 to OC - Target speed changes to what I set it to but actual speed still at 800mhz
As to CPU voltage I left it at Adaptive setting with .05 offset.
I really don't know what else I can do at this point. I had searched the net and the following seems to be one thing I can't really check since it's a different CPU/Mobo:
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/73452...!-!
OH and one more thing, when I play games, core speed is still stuck at 800mhz but load is at 100%. Good thing I have 6 fans blowing...
Thanks in advance!