i7 clocking down when idle

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M4573R

Gawd
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My i7 is clocking down to a x16 or x17 multiplier even though I turned speed step off. Isn't that what controls it? I have a P6T deluxe v2.
 
c1e also needs to be disabled.

i keep it on so it can go to s3 sleep when im not using the comp. saves me money every month on the power bill.
 
Anything in the BIOS labeled as C1E, C2/C2E, C4/C4E or EIST needs to be disabled. But if the downclocking isn't causing a problem there's no reason to disable it. Your CPU will idle cooler and use less energy.
 
And I can trust that it will actually clock up when I need to? I assume it's based on load percentage?
 
It clocks up instantly... even on the smallest of loads... you open a program and you'll see it jump back up to normal speed, then once you're idle it'll drop back down...

It's a nice feature if your overclock is stable...
 
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