CPU Being Throttled

[Ipwnnubletz]

My CPU is apparently being throttled by my Asus P7P55-M motherboard. I have a Core i5 750 overclocked to 3.6GHz (200x18, 1.2v), and everything was working fine for a few days until I noticed the throttling. The multiplier goes down to 9, making the frequency 1800MHz instead of the desired 3600MHz, but just for a few seconds (5 seconds maybe), then it goes back to 3600MHz.

My temperatures are well within safe (60C running IntelBurnTest on Maximum), and C-States, C1E, Turbo and SpeedStep are all off. All powersaving features are off and I'm on the Performance preset in Windows 7's power options. I have a 700W PSU, it should be able to handle my i5 just fine. Anyone know why this is happening?

 

[starams5]

C1E and SpeedStep are live and well in your system, check those bios setting again. As for Windows power management, is it set to "High Performance"? There are 8 bios updates for the board, is your bios up-to-date?

 

[Ipwnnubletz]

C1E and SpeedStep are live and well in your system, check those bios setting again.

They're off. I can take pictures to prove it.

As for Windows power management, is it set to "High Performance"?

Yes sir, it is.

There are 8 bios updates for the board, is your bios up-to-date?

Yes, I have the latest BIOS.

 

[starams5]

Keep checking back there are people here much sharper then I am, but I wouldn't waste too much more time on it just RMA the board if there are no more suggestions. My first thought was to increase the CPU voltage. But after looking at your other values it appears as you said, Speedstep is still lowering the multi and C1E is still lowering the CPU voltage although these feature are disabled in the bios. This is a newer board and it should fully function without a doubt.

ASUS Phone Support:
510-739-3777 or 812-282-ASUS (2787)

 

[Computerrock1]

Maybe its just a laps in voltage, the psu might be faulty or just misreads what the motherboard is telling it to do. Its possible

 

[flapjacky]

I have the same problem on my ASUS B85M-G. its not meant for overclocking but still...
http://i.imgur.com/jgY44N0.png
Its not throttling according to Throttlestop/Intel Extreme tuner/HwInfo. Ive contacted ASUS support. My guess you need a higher end Z-Board for stable overclocks