I just got a E6400 Core 2 Duo assembled with DDR2 667. But i noticed in some cpu monitor software that it was running at 237 Mhz x9=2129 Mhz instead of the Intel spec of 266x8=2128.
Should I be suspicious? Concerned? Why would a builder do this? I'm not a serious OC'er, but I know a little about it. Should I switch it back to spec? I would hate to ruin this brand new comp if its running with odd settings. Any thoughts?
2007-03-06 14:02:08 · 4 answers · asked by camshiva 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Under My Computer/Properties it says E6400... can that be changed and therefore not trusted? I thought the System Properties page could not be changed.
2007-03-07 04:00:50 · update #1
You should be OK. Core 2 Duo are made to Handel OC. I run my e6300 at 2.2 with no issues.
2007-03-06 14:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by sho95@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The E4300 is a 9x200mhz. sounds like the much cheaper cpu overclocked.
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2duo.htm
divide the fsb by 4. then take clock speed times 100, then divide by the results of the fsb/4. 1.8ghzx100=1800 divided by 800mhz/4 (200) 1800/200=9.
2007-03-06 22:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use CPU-Z (www.cpuid.com) 200 mhz is way too low, even with the power saving features running. Mine will underclock to 1.1 ghz hen is not being pushed. It's like a laptop chip in that respect.
2007-03-06 22:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Chris B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
download this it will tell you if your cpu is overclocked http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=441
if it is lower your speed.
2007-03-06 22:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by U can't B like me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋