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    question on Dual-Core

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AUBGeek, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. AUBGeek

    AUBGeek Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry, if it's lame. I have a 1.83 dual-core processor. when I go to "general system properties" it says T2400 @ 1.83Ghz 988 Mhz, 2.00 GB of RAM.
    So, I was just wondering if it is supposed to be this way and not T2400 @ 1.83Ghz 1.83 Ghz. I was just thinking that both "cores" should be running on 1.83 Ghz. would be bery grateful if someone explains.
     
    AUBGeek, Jul 7, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Actually, that is how Windows XP reads your processor - first line is the processor model (T2400) and its designated speed (1.83GHz). Below that is what the CPU is actually running at. It does look odd, I agree.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 7, 2006
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  3. AUBGeek

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    all right, thanks. however, sometimes it says 1.83 like it is supposed to. dunno, it's weird.
     
    AUBGeek, Jul 7, 2006
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    That's just your power management properties coming into play. The processor downclocks when not in heavy use to use less power and generate less heat.
     
    Paul, Jul 8, 2006
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  5. AUBGeek

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    appreciate this. yeah, I kinda thought that it is nothing serious, just wanted to make sure.
     
    AUBGeek, Jul 8, 2006
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    lol ya its intel speed up tecnology, basically it's what gives u those 3+ hours on the go, lol
     
    mikkroik, Jul 8, 2006
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    Not to be too technical, but its Intel SpeedStep Technology, not Intel Speed up ;)
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jul 8, 2006
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