Intel E6850 3.0GHz But Running At 2.4GHz!?? 1

[gmattey]

I have a Intel E6850, it's meant to be 3.0GHz but its running at 2.4GHz!??

In system properties it says, "intel e6850 3.0ghz 2.4ghz"

and in cpu-z it's listed as 3.0ghz but the core speed is on 2400 when should be 3000.

is this normal?

i'm sure someone will probably say update the bios but it recognises the cpu and speeds.

i've attached a link to the picture from cpu-z for you all to look at.

thanks!


Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[gmattey]

also my average cpu temp is around 70 celsius and once went to 98 celcius top. the fan isnt hot either.

my old amd 6000+ used to get really hot too, i've got my pc cover off to let more air in but would a cpu cooler really make much difference, often ive heard it's only a matter of 10 celsius if that, so if thats the case then not much point me buying one. or am i going to have to have my window open 24/7!

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[xwb]

2.4 is the underclocked speed, 3.0 is the normal speed. It may actually run faster if you overclock it but get a good cooling fan first.

Does the motherboard have a 1333FSB?

 

[xwb]

Just had a second look at your jpg. It is a 1066FSB you're using.

3.0 * 1066 / 1333 = 2.4 (appx)

Looks like you need a motherboard with a 1333FSB.

 

[Freestone]

I'm pretty sure it is the bus speed set incorrectly at 266MHz rather than 333MHz.

266.6 * 9 = 2399.4 333.3 * 9 = 2999.7

Check that your board BIOS is up to date to suppport this chip and the clocking is set correctly.

 

[paparazi]

Asus P5K uses an Intel P35 chipset so is 1333fsb compliant.
It does sound like to me something has manually? been set incorrectly in the bios.
I say manually because if left to auto the correct settings should already be showing the correct CPU clock.
Go into the bios and reset to default.
There could be another reason/solution, the bios may not be recognising the processor correctly (the E6850 is pretty new) and so an update to the bios will fix the reading problem.
Martin

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[gmattey]

it was actually a asus p5n32 sli premium which is only 1066fsb, i got sick of waiting for my p5k to come so bought that.

received the p5k today after weeks of waiting and installed it and it's 3.0ghz, must be the 1066fsb issue.

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[kmcferrin]

I would make sure that your cooling solution is set up correctly. 70c seems way too hot for an average CPU temp, especially for a CPU that is underclocked (2.4GHz instead of 3.0GHz).

 

[gmattey]

temp is now about 40 celsius with the p5k which is ok but i've order a zalman cpu cooler, think it was 7500 version but can't remember

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[xwb]

Maybe you should consider water cooling.

 

[gmattey]

i thought of that a while ago but it cost a fortune last time i looked.

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[gmattey]

got my zalman 7500 cpu cooler this morning and i've got to say it's the best piece of hardware i've ever bought for my pc, it's fantastic!

before i had it, normal temp about 50-60 celsius and when converting videos it often went up to 85+ celsius with my core 2 duo e6850.

but now i've installed the zalman, normal temp about 25 celsius and when converting videos no higher than 40 celsius. how good is that compared to the pathetic intel heatsink/fan, intel seriously need to take a look at the fans they supply with dual cores, they are simply not up to the job of keeping a power hunrgy dual core cool. they need improving and amd's wasnt much better either for my dual core 6000+ but a lot better than intel, still both could improve a great deal in my view!!!

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[paparazi]

This has been a slightly annoying Post!
Asking for help and stating your hardware and then revealing that it wasn't actually that hardware you were using, after several users had spent time assisting you with your problem.
It's kind of obvious that a motherboard only supporting processors up to 1066fsb is not going to work correctly, let alone read correct settings of one that has 1333 front side bus.
You might find users reluctant to give help next time.
Martin





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[gmattey]

it's on my signature, so it automatically came up as thats the board i originally bought! and there was no point changing my signature for one day, i admit i should of mentioned the p5n32-sli premium though.

and also thats why people come on here, for help so it's not obvious to everyone, if i knew that in the first place i wouldnt of bought the mobo would i?

if you find it so annoying then don't post!

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[paparazi]

My mistake, as it was your signature but then that does beg the question......why didn't you post your actual hardware.
Anyway it's done now.
Regards
Martin

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[kmcferrin]

how good is that compared to the pathetic intel heatsink/fan, intel seriously need to take a look at the fans they supply with dual cores, they are simply not up to the job of keeping a power hunrgy dual core cool. they need improving and amd's wasnt much better either for my dual core 6000+ but a lot better than intel, still both could improve a great deal in my view!!!

Intel and AMD engineers aren't stupid, they just design for the requirements. You're comparing a heatsink/fan assembly that you paid $35-$50 for against a heatsink/fan assembly that was included free with the CPU. Of course it's going to work better. But the included HSF works just fine too, if it's installed correctly, and it costs a heck of a lot less. How happy would you be if you had to pay another $50 for your CPU but it came with a better fan? Odds are, most people who buy upgraded fans today would still buy an upgraded fan then too, but they'd be throwing away a $35 fan instead of a $5 fan.

 

[gmattey]

they should just make them with better quality thats all and include them at a discounted price if in a cpu package.

they're selling everyone cpu fans that don't cool the cpu and that causes the cpu to have a shorter life span, damages their own products in the long run...

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[Freestone]

they're selling everyone cpu fans that don't cool the cpu and that causes the cpu to have a shorter life span, damages their own products in the long run...

You don't really believe that do you? That would be extremely short-sighted, not to mention extremely stupid for a manufacturer to do something like that.

If the cooling on your CPU isn't in spec. with a stock HSF, either it has been installed incorrecttly, there is insufficient overall cooling in the case, or overclocking is occurring, whether intended or not. I suppose there could be the odd HSF failure too.

 

[gmattey]

well i'm no computer guru as you can probably tell haha but i know that if your computer doesnt have proper ventilation and your components get hot then it slowly damages then as they overheat.

and it definately isnt installed incorrectly, it's just 4 lever things you push down to clip into them mobo, it isn't rocket science, i've got two of the Intel HSF and both of not done their job properly, they let cpu temp go ridiculously high so not faulty products.

it isn't like my case is causing it to overheat as the zalman does a perfectly good job and i've got a 120mm fan on the front, 80mm on the back and 80mm on the side.

all im saying is that they are not up to the job what so ever for core2duo cpu's, god help anyone with a quad core...they may well work with a old pentium 4 cpu.

Asus P5K Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
4GB DDR2 667 MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive
ATI EAX1550 Gamer Edition 1GB

 

[Freestone]

There is a little more than just pressing four lever things. There is an alignment of the fasteners prior to pressing them down. More than one person has been caught by missing this step, with the result of the heatsink not making full contact with the CPU, resulting in high temperatures.

http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/299985.htm

http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/100617.htm

Intel and AMD engineering is as kmcferrin mentioned. To design a product with insufficient cooling to cause early-life fallout would be just plain bad for business.