multiplier keeps dropping to 6 on a Q9550?

[elite786]

hey everyone, just a quick questions in the bios it shows multiplier 8.5 and the fsb as 333! wich is correct

but everytime i load vista and cpu-z it shows multiplier 6.0 and fsb 333 which is 2.Ghz? lol

any ideas?

thanks in advance

[morph]

That's because you have C1E and EIST activated. When CPU utilization gets higher, it will revert back to 8.5. Just do a simple test, open Super Pi, or Prime95 ,and you'll see what I mean.
C1E and EIST are features to reduce power consumption and heat generated by the CPU.

[kick]

You have CIE and EIST enabled (stepping)in your bios which means when the cpu isnt under load it will step down to its lowest available multiplier.
Your fsb/cpu reference speed wont change.

[elite786]

thats a relief was starting to think therere was a problem.

thank you for your help.

[NimrodAUS]

Hey elite786 were did you get those Cool CPU monitoring Gadgets from on your side bar?

[elite786]

Windows Vista Sidebar <<< got em from there :)

theres loads more just type in 'vista gadgets' in google

forgot to mention most of em work on windows 7 too :D

[NimrodAUS]

Originally Posted by elite786

Windows Vista Sidebar <<< got em from there :)

theres loads more just type in 'vista gadgets' in google

forgot to mention most of em work on windows 7 too :D

Good shi.t cause Im running Windows 7. Thanks for the link.