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    CPUZ seems to flickr...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RedNara, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. RedNara

    RedNara Notebook Consultant

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    I'm currently running CPU-Z and for some reason it says my Core Speed is 1820 MHz at times and 2888 MHz at other times. It seems to be going kind of back and fourth. Is this normal? Because I'm pretty sure the thing is suppose to run at 2888 MHz, just wondering why it says 1820 MHz at times.
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It will run at 2888MHz max, and will lower the speed (and voltage) when not needed to save power and produce less heat.

    For example, my P8600 runs at 0.8GHZ, 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz max.

    Search up Intel Speedstep.
     
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    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    What processor do you have?

    I fully expect it is completely normal. Both AMD and Intel have processors which can vary their internal settings to reduce heat. Basically, when your notebook isn't busy, it'll run at a slower speed.
     
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    Whats intel speedstep? I'm currently using the one Asus gave me.

    I'm trying to actually overclock it. It's on the Asus G71GX (Best Buy model). I'm using the overclocking system Asus has provided. Also my CPU is a P8700.
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Let me Google that for you.. link.

    2533MHz -> 2888MHz, so it's overclocking. :D
     
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    Eh sorry about that. So it is normal for it to do because the SpeedStep is trying to produce less heat and save energy?

    Does it ever do this when I'm playing game or something?
     
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    The clock speed will go back up, unless your computer is set to Power Saver mode (look near the clock(bottom right hand side of the screen usually) and there is a picture of a battery and a power plug, click that and there are at least 3 options - balanced, power saver and high performance).

    If you want, you can set to max performance mode, which will run the CPU at the highest frequency at all times, but performance will actually be the same, but slightly more *and unnecessary* heat will be produced.
     
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