Issue with speed of a processor

[orkdaorc]

I have had this pentium 4 computer for awhile now and when i look at it in my computer it says its a 2.4ghz processor but right underneath it says its running at 1.8. Is there any way to fix this? If so how? any help appreciated

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Alot of newer computers come with power saving features such as ones that temporarily reduce your speed when you're CPU load is not at 100%.

But, before we go further can you please download a utility called CPU-Z from www.cpuid.org and post a screenshot of the CPU tab.

 

[kchi55]

Alot of newer computers come with power saving features such as ones that temporarily reduce your speed when you're CPU load is not at 100%.

But, before we go further can you please download a utility called CPU-Z from www.cpuid.org and post a screenshot of the CPU tab.

yeah. AMD cool n quiet tech lowers cpu speed in order to keep temps cool when you don't need the processing power. i haven't really looked into intels innovations in this area, but it might be something similar to that.

 

[r_moore04]

yeh intels one is EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology) iv got it on mine, i thought i had a prob at first coz its a p4 3GHz but runs at 2.8GHz, its a gd idea coz it saves power and keeps it cool.