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FX-8320 Keeps underclocking

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Here is my pc:

ASRock 970 Extreme3
FX-8320
8 Gb RAM
500 gb WD HDD
XFX Radeon 7850 2 gb

Windows 8 Pro 64bit


My problem is that my CPU is underclocking even under load (playing BF3 for example)

I have disabled all power saving features in BIOS (Cool and Quiet, Turbo core... etc.) and also put the settings on maximum performance in Windows and disabled Thermal Throttling. I did not overclock, but use default frequency.

While playing Batllefield 3 these are my stats:

CPU: Speed:1.33 GHz, temp 40 C on Hardware monitor, cooler not hot to the touch.

At the same time I get 20-30 FPS in BF3 because of the CPU...

What could be the issue here?

Also I must note it is not like this every time, sometimes it locks on 3.46 GHz and I get 60-70 FPS in BF3

Thanks

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bokib said:
Here is my pc:

ASRock 970 Extreme3
FX-8320
8 Gb RAM
500 gb WD HDD
XFX Radeon 7850 2 gb

Windows 8 Pro 64bit


My problem is that my CPU is underclocking even under load (playing BF3 for example)

I have disabled all power saving features in BIOS (Cool and Quiet, Turbo core... etc.) and also put the settings on maximum performance in Windows and disabled Thermal Throttling. I did not overclock, but use default frequency.

While playing Batllefield 3 these are my stats:

CPU: Speed:1.33 GHz, temp 40 C on Hardware monitor, cooler not hot to the touch.

At the same time I get 20-30 FPS in BF3 because of the CPU...

What could be the issue here?

Also I must note it is not like this every time, sometimes it locks on 3.46 GHz and I get 60-70 FPS in BF3

Thanks

Are you sure that the bios isn't underclocking your memory? I have several Asrock mb's (Athlon cpu's) and they all default to underclocking the memory/cpu. I have to go into the bios and set the memory to the correct speed.

Actually I do have 1800 Mhz memory but it is set by default on 1600 Mhz in BIOS....
I did try setting it manually to 1800 Mhz, but nothing changed much...


Just now I tried running Prime95, and it runs 8 instances but my CPU is only 54% utilized...
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logainofhades said:
Are you using any of the Asrock utilities on your system? If so, there could be a setting on it that is overriding the bios @ startup.



I did have AMD Overdrive installed, but I uninstalled it. All I have left is the MSI Afterburner for the GPU, but Ill try removing that too.. thanks!

BuddiLuva said:
Your PSU is probably just about coping with those specs.

Do you have ASRock AXTU installed? that also overrides CnQ



Nope, I did not install AXTU. That's strange, I thought a 500W PSU would be enough for 8320-7850 combo



I will try to downgrade the BIOS. I did a reset to default settings and turned off all power saving features. So far its holding on 3.46 GHz. Ill see how it will be.

I did not overclock it, so that shouldnt be a problem...

Thanks for all the ideas..

His chip is at stock. I agree with lowering the voltage a bit. His chip on auto might be drawing just enough that the board thinks it is overclocked. From what I have seen with a bit of searching, stock non turbo voltage is 1.37. I would start by setting your cpu voltage to this first and see how it works. Sometimes auto voltages can be higher than you really need.
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