My frequency doesn't increase?

no ... its good , power management still active ( amd cnq and intel is EIST )

so it's overclocked already? i dont have to worry about it?

yes ... actual overclock will show in CPU-Z if your system fulload or working .. in above 1600 is idle condition .. according your system

thanks a lot

and one thing if you must test your OC use Prime95 ... sure get Pass .. good luck bro

weird i used cpu-z and it did show the increase in frequency then it went back down to around 1600mhz. it doesn't change whatsoever

tell me your system mobo/CPU/ also post your screenshot CPU-Z .. maybe i can help you

mobo: p8z77-v pro
cpu: i7 3700k
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75419174@N08/8050510319/in...

aaahhh don't worry you had good system .. You just do not understand why it is always to the 1600 ... already explained that the power management with intelspeed step / EIST is still active / auto and it 's good for PC !
look at intel : http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/20...

is there a way to check what frequency my system is running at?

right click on icon my computer clcik properties .. or yes .. use play game , benchmark .. encoding video too much for check
or test stabillity Prime95 or OCCT
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Home-Education/Prim...
bye  

hmm alright.... thanks