Question about my processor Clock Speed

[Abhik262]

Hi, i have a Q6600 Installed in my computer which has a clock speed of 2.4GHz. However, whenever i run programs such as CPU-Z or even ASUSs own AI booster, the clock speed is reported as 1600 MHz. I originally though this was because i had SpeedStep enabled, yet it was not. Why is this? Thanks for any help.

[xAmritx]

Check your bios settings?
Report them back here for everyone to see and maybe help

[shaithis]

Sounds like EIST and C1E are enabled.

A Q6600 goes from 9 x 266 (2.4GHZ) to 6 x 266 (1.6GHz) when not under load with those options enabled.

[Blitzen]

Sounds like EIST and C1E are enabled.

A Q6600 goes from 9 x 266 (2.4GHZ) to 6 x 266 (1.6GHz) when not under load with those options enabled.

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It just speedstep kicking in...ignore it

[Abhik262]

Sounds like EIST and C1E are enabled.

A Q6600 goes from 9 x 266 (2.4GHZ) to 6 x 266 (1.6GHz) when not under load with those options enabled.

Where would C1E be found?

[Fraz]

Where would C1E be found?

C1E and EIST will both be BIOS options... just flick though the various BIOS menus - it'll be in there somewhere.

Why not just leave it alone anyway? It'll save you money... you only really want to switch them off if you are planning on doing some overclocking.

[Abhik262]

Overclocking is exactly the reason as to why it is annoying me as i cannot check the new speed without having to whip out a calculator in windows.

[Abhik262]

Ok, i just found it. Thanks