E2160 mobility cpu? Did I get ripped off?

[momentkiller]

Is this a bug in cpu-z? or did I get ripped off? The core speed keeps fluxuating(only in cpu-z ) ;between 1200 and 1800

The information given by everest isn't comforting either

btw If you need extra info I have the packaging laying besides me now

 

[LukeBird]

That is caused by a function called SpeedStep, it's to save energy
Have a look here for some more info -http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/247006-10-running-full-speed-wrong-multiplier

 

[momentkiller]

phew... that's a relief. I'll wait untill I get my 9600GT and then i'm going to OC it to 3.0ghz (at least give it a try)

Thanks for the quick response

 

[Shadow703793]

People seriously need to read the stickys or use google.

 

[skittle]

^ or the damn manual...

 

[quantumsheep]

People seriously need to read the stickys or use google.

Word.

 

[SirCrono]

I used to think speedstep was great, but Intel failed to disclose the side effect of creating huge spam on forums.

 

[pogsnet]

lolx

 

[jimmysmitty]

@ the OP, all of Core2 is based off of the Pentium M. But don't worry as you do have a Pentium DC. Just remember that the Merom/Allendale/Conroe and so on are all part of the same family.

Enjoy the chip, get a good aftermarket HSF.

 

[randomizer]

Does it say "Intel Confidential" on the integrated heatspreader? I noticed everest thinks you have an engineering sample (could be a bug since cpu-z doesn't report it), which if you do means you got illegally sold a chip and should give intel a call. Intel are very nice to customers who return engineering samples

 

[bildo123]

People seriously need to read the stickys or use google.

I read your sig, what voltage is your E2180 @?

 

[jimmysmitty]

Does it say "Intel Confidential" on the integrated heatspreader? I noticed everest thinks you have an engineering sample (could be a bug since cpu-z doesn't report it), which if you do means you got illegally sold a chip and should give intel a call. Intel are very nice to customers who return engineering samples

The last guy who got a ES called Intel and got a QX6700 for his C2D X6800 if I remember correctly. You could upgrade to a much nicer chip for the price of a Pentium DC.

 

[ocguy31]

I used to think speedstep was great, but Intel failed to disclose the side effect of creating huge spam on forums.

Holy crap I almost spit out my drink when I read that. :lol: