Q6600 running at 1.6 Ghz

[slick_tech15]

For some reason, my new builds Intel Q6600 is running at 1600 mhz according to cpu z. Can someone tell me how to fix this? Thanks

 

[veg1992]

easy fix.. its the Speedstep Technology dropping the multiplier when its not being used fully, if you want it constantly at 2.4ghz.. disable it in the BIOS, if you run 3dmark06 or something that uses all 4 Cores @ 100% Usage, it'll go up to 2.4ghz

 

[peterhuang913]

This is due to Intel's Speedstep, which lowers the CPU multiplier when it is idle and raises it when it is on load.
To disable speedstep, turn of E1ST in the BIOS.

SpeedStep - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[veg1992]

oh ya ^ i knew i forgot something... in the BIOS its called E1ST...

thanks man..............

 

[peterhuang913]

and C1E

 

[phucng_10]

Disable C1E and EIST in order to have all 4 cores run at 2.4GHz.