I7 930 Runs slow ???

[lkwms]

I have a new build which consists of:

ASUS P6X58D-E

I7-930

3GB of Corsair Ballistix DDR3 12800

EVGA GTX 465

Windows 7

Running stock, should I ever see the core speed @ 1603.7? At this speed CPU-Z list the core voltage at .944 to .952. Do I have a problem with the board, CPU or no problem at all.

Immediately starting CPU-Z after windows logon the core speed is at 2978.3MHz with the core voltage around 1.25. After about 30 seconds the core speed drops to 1603.7.

Thanks in advance!

[thestepster]

no problem mate thats just a power saving mode

[tinytomlogan]

Speedstep to be exact, when the CPU is stressed it will run at the stock speed dude

It only runs at the slower speed when not needed / idle

[lasher]

Yep on idle drop the power and clock speeds down to save a few pennies for you.

When required the clock speeds will ramp up accordingly and so too the power required.

[lkwms]

Thanks for the responses. I thought I had a defective component.

Now I just need to make sure I don't screw something up with my first OC.

[AMDFTW]

if you are overclocking then turn it off fella

[SnW]

Originally Posted by MeMako

Thanks for the responses. I thought I had a defective component.

Now I just need to make sure I don't screw something up with my first OC.

Well keeps us updated so we can help you out bro

but as mentioned ..do turn speedstep off !

[lkwms]

Originally Posted by SnW

Well keeps us updated so we can help you out bro

but as mentioned ..do turn speedstep off !

Will do. Thanks for the help.