AMD PR2600+ why does mine run at 1.19 Ghz

[MartynHathome]

I have had a system built for me for some time, before I noticed it only runs at 1.19 Ghz the cpu is an AMD PR2600+ using PC3200 400 mhz ram and I was expecting to get about 2.3 Ghz what has happend

 

[JofaMang]

It may have a power save feature that, when not under load, reduces the speed to reduce power consumption.

A quick google search shows that the chip actually comes in multiple configurations. 1.9ghz, and 2.08ghz. Download and run CPUID, a program that will tell you exactly what you processor is set up for.

 

[MartynHathome]

It may have a power save feature that, when not under load, reduces the speed to reduce power consumption.

A quick google search shows that the chip actually comes in multiple configurations. 1.9ghz, and 2.08ghz. Download and run CPUID, a program that will tell you exactly what you processor is set up for.

Thanks for that, I ran CPUID and a the speed came out at 1.15 ghz I'm confussed and don't no where to turn as far as I can make out I've been sold short by the supplier. Its an Nvidia motherboard or something like that a fairly good one I was told.

 

[JofaMang]

Run a CPU intensive task, like Prime95, or even compressing/decompressing files, and monitor CPUID as it is running. This may show that under load, it is running its full specs.

 

[MartynHathome]

Run a CPU intensive task, like Prime95, or even compressing/decompressing files, and monitor CPUID as it is running. This may show that under load, it is running its full specs.

Thanks again, will try that and let you know

 

[MartynHathome]

Run a CPU intensive task, like Prime95, or even compressing/decompressing files, and monitor CPUID as it is running. This may show that under load, it is running its full specs.

I have now run Prime95 successfully and run cpuid at the same time as well as confirming with task manager that the cpu was running 100%. I still get 1.152 Ghz returned as the speed again confirming my suspicions. I also did some checking of my own and I agree that my cpu should run at 1.91 Ghz.
The motherboard is NF24-ALH which should be fine. Could the FSB speed have any bearing on things.

 

[sanchz]

Check your CPU's rated FSB and check that your's is running at the correct speeds. If it is slowe, manually set it in the BIOS