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Q6600 is at 3GHz but CPUZ flashes between 2GHz then 3GHz?

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ti89hp48gx   06-13-2008 at 05:41:47 PM

I have a GA-965P-DS3 with a Q6600 running at 3GHz 333x9 and the Intel Thermal Analysis Tool shows it at 3000MHz but when I open CPU-Z or Gigabyte Easy Tune it will say 1998MHz with a X6 multiplier, then after a couple seconds it will say x9 and 2997MHz like it should and then go back to 1998MHz. I know its not the CPU because this happend on the same board with a E4300.

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ibp_john   06-13-2008 at 05:47:12 PM
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This is simply Intel's speed step working to keep your processor cool and reduce power draw.
You can turn this feature off in the bios if you'd like.

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Evilonigiri   06-13-2008 at 07:02:44 PM
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Read the Stickies: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] multiplier

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wh3resmycar   06-14-2008 at 11:54:39 AM
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next time read, it wont hurt believe me.

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cmashwin   06-14-2008 at 12:13:28 PM
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buddy... as they said, its a power saving feature... I recommend u keep it turned on... Wont hurt u... if u lvoe to see ur processor at 3001Mhz, just load it with something :)

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