CPU-Z Reading my Multiplier wrong..

[Betauser]

Hi guys.. i'm trying to overclock my new Q6600 and it's currently at 334x9.. but when i run CPU-Z, its reading my multiplier as 334x6.. so that's 2Ghz only.. but when i right click my MY Computer, the reading is correct. I have it running on 3Ghz..

here's my specs:

Abit IP35 Pro
Q6600
4Gig G.Skill
Evga 8800GTS 640mb
Corsair 620 PSU
Vista Ultimuate 64

has any of you experience this glitch?

 

[rainman]

Turn off SpeedStep in the BIOS. Do a search...lots of posts about this recently.

Bottom line: the processor moves from 6x FSB to 9x FSB as demand increases. It is a power saving feature, and doesn't hurt anything.

 

[Betauser]

ahhh.. Thanks! I'll try that

 

[rainman]

Sure. Glad to help.

It may be called SpeedStep or EIST. Also, C1E and TM2 are two other "throttling" apps in the BIOS. They may be the culprit too.

 

[Betauser]

ya.. saw something like that, but i didnt disable it.. just the speedstep... thanks agian... much appreciated.