PBaines New member Sep 30, 2011 #1 Hello all ! i just bought my new AMD Phenom CPU 980, and when i go to core temp it only shows 3 cores ! and cpu-z, have tried other bios's and programmes, also tried core unlocking
Hello all ! i just bought my new AMD Phenom CPU 980, and when i go to core temp it only shows 3 cores ! and cpu-z, have tried other bios's and programmes, also tried core unlocking
KING_OF_SAND New member Sep 30, 2011 #2 If core unlocking didn't work that usually means one of your cores is broken. I would try another motherboard to test it.
If core unlocking didn't work that usually means one of your cores is broken. I would try another motherboard to test it.
D Diablo Active member Sep 30, 2011 #3 Check the bottom of the CPU for bent pins. If only three are showing up, it may be RMA time I'm afraid.
Check the bottom of the CPU for bent pins. If only three are showing up, it may be RMA time I'm afraid.
