CPU multiplier refuses to change
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What kind of processor do you have (what Stepping etc.) Some are locked and you can't change the speeds or multipliers.
Chances are that you're CPU's multiplier is locked or if you have a Dell motherboard then it's hard locked. I think you're CPU may be intended to be like that, as my dual core switches between x6 and x8 per core depending on the load. I'm guessing that yours runs at x5.5 on idle. That sounds about right.bbad89 said:
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Usually, I think the CPU multiplier is set to its highest level, and it doesn't have much reason to tone itself down. What you're looking for to make that multiplier better is changing the FSB (Front-side Bus) speed. If it's, say, 400 Mhz, and your multiplier is 5, then you get 2.0 Ghz. You won't be able to turn up the FSB so far, but it may make a difference. All I know is, be careful, and do it in increments to see how the system responds.
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Usually, I think the CPU multiplier is set to its highest level, and it doesn't have much reason to tone itself down. What you're looking for to make that multiplier better is changing the FSB (Front-side Bus) speed. If it's, say, 400 Mhz, and your multiplier is 5, then you get 2.0 Ghz. You won't be able to turn up the FSB so far, but it may make a difference. All I know is, be careful, and do it in increments to see how the system responds.