Variable speeds on Core2Duo in notebook?

[LAChris]

Hello -

I am noticing that my laptop speeds are varying on the T5600 Core2Duo chip (using the Intel Processor ID Utility). It normally is correct at 1.83gHz -- but, then I was noticing it at .99 -- then .83 -- dropping all the way to .57 ?? Is this appropriate? This laptop has been "off" for almost a year after the original hard drive fried and I replaced it finally. I notice the CPU heat has gone all the way to 180°F. But, I noticed this morning that at just starting up and the processor at barely 130°F it was only at .99gHz?

Is my processor ruined? Or, is this by design?

Thanks!
Chris

 

[theholylancer]

running that hot??

download real temp and see, and if it is a hell of a lot less, then its just ur cpu throttling it self to make less heat and use less power (normal)

if it still says 180 F, wtf do you have a live grenade on ur hands?

 

[orangegator]

speedstep. google it. Or possibly thermal throttling. The high temps are probably due to dust build up. Clean it.

 

[LAChris]

Wow!
Thanks for the swift replies!

Maybe it is SpeedStep® -- whew! Yes, it is running very hot. It is a Dell Inspiron 6400. I will open it up and see if the fan is dust clogged when I get some forced air over the weekend (and a cooler pad too maybe).

Thanks again guys!