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    I need help ASAP!*Urgent* x9100 isnt performing well

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by OldWembley, Feb 1, 2010.

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    So I upgraded my CPU from a 2.26 core 2 duo p8400 to a 3.06 core 2 duo extreme x9100. I was expecting a bump from about 9k to 10k on 3dmark 06.

    I have the p-7805
    The CPU is also not overheating, its idling around 23C

    Instead I ended up with a score of 6k. I uninstalled my old CPU from device manager and installed the new one and it still isnt better. What am I doing wrong?
     
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    bios not accepting cpu.
     
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    I checked the Bios already, and it does recognize it, but its still under performing.
     
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    stress test it with Orthos or WinPrime also make sure your laptop under More Power Optionsis set to High Performance and go into Advanced settings and look at Change Advanced Power Settings, and look at Processor Power Management, and see that Maximum Processor State is at 100%
     
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    where do you find the advanced settings?
     
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    Control Panel - Power Options (Big Green Battery) - High Performance - Chnage Plan settings- Change Advanced Power Settings - Processor Power Management.
     
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    AHHH!!!! You are a life saver!!! I LOVE YOU!!! It turns out that only 5% of power was going to my cpu when unplugged, and I ran benchmarks unplugged!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
     
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    Whats That?? I can't hear you.
     
    Ice Cold, Feb 2, 2010
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