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    CPU Multiplier Constantly Fluctuates

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Izoid, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. Izoid

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    I am currently running the x36 bios on my m15x. I just noticed that when not in stealth mode my cpu multiplier fluctuates from 6 to 8 to 12.5 on a cycle about every 3 seconds. I am observing this in CPUID. Is there any way to stop this or is it normal?
     
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  2. Oceanus

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    That's normal. What you have been seeing is Intel's SpeedStep, which dynamically changes the CPU clock speed (and the multiplier) according to what your needs were at the time.

    I posted this for Steven awhile back, but this is what it does for my computer.

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    It's completely normal and you shouldn't worry about it.
     
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    Thanks I appreciate the quick response.
     
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    There we go. Fixed the images.
     
    Oceanus, Nov 26, 2008
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