CPU multiplier fluctuations.

[Mordred]

I got my replacement motherboard today, and finally got my memory at 1066Mhz, but when I opened up cpuz this is what I saw:

One second my multiplier was at x6 and the next it was at x9.

Thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[veg1992]

Speedstep... please use the search feature next time.. Here's the explanation

http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/c...dstep-cool-quiet-technology-explained-165312/

 

[Mordred]

I feel like a complete noob right now. But thank you very much for the help. Next time I will search harder before starting a new thread.
:embaressed::embaressed:

 

[veg1992]

I solely recommend keeping it on..

 

[Mordred]

Keeping speedstep on?
Wouldn't it be better to always have your CPU running as fast as it can. Especially since I'm a gamer?

 

[veg1992]

Yes, as it consumes less power when you aren't loading the whole Quad... these little less consuming of power adds up!

 

[Mordred]

Lets just say I'm not worried about electrical costs. Will keeping it off harm any of my components?

 

[veg1992]

Nah not at all

 

[veedubfreak]

It also keeps the heat down. The only reason to turn speedstep off is when you are benchmarking and pushing as much as possible.