Overclock not being recognized?Post Date: 2013-01-10 |
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Frido 
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 Topic: Overclock not being recognized?Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:05pm |
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I re-installed windows about 2 weeks ago because I got unorganized and wanted to start fresh and ever since I've noticed slow performance in some cpu bound games. I decided to check the cpu clock and it wasn't what it's supposed to be. My cpu was supposed to be overclocked to 4.4 ghz but everything, from bios to cpu-z, was telling me that it's clocked at 3.6 ghz. I'm new to having a new computer like this so i'm extremely unintelligent with all of this but I was wondering if someone could just explain everything to me haha. Her are my specs:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3820 3.6GHz (Turbo Mode up to 3.8GHz) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS P9X79 DELUXE (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1200W Digital Storm Certified (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition Highly Recommended) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB (Includes PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 2 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds with Noise Dampening Material) <b></b> LaserMark: - No Thanks *****CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Thanks! |
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bprat22
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:12pm |
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Hi Frido... Have you checked the cpu overclock while the rig is under load, such as gaming? OC only kicks in under load.
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Frido
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:17pm |
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Thanks for the fast replay bprat22! And just did and it goes up to 3707 mhz.
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bprat22
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:23pm |
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Re-install of Windows shouldn't change it, but it does sound like your Bios reset to Default with no oc.
Go into Bios, DEL on boot, Advanced tab and Tools tab and select a saved profile. DS does save them there just in case. Not sure the name, maybe Custom. Hit F10 to save then exit. Consult the mobo manula to check the precedure. If in doubt, call DS and they will gladly help and get it going in no time. Edited by bprat22 - 10 Jan 2013 at 12:24pm |
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Frido
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:25pm |
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ok will do! Thanks!
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Frido
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:37pm |
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ok I just did and now it's going to 3800 mhz. Does that sound right?
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bprat22
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:55pm |
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Nope. The 3800mhz is the 3820's boost or Turbo oc built in. Not sure what DS did oc'd it to originally but if it was 4.4ghz then it should be 4400 mhz, give or take while gaming.
Maybe try another saved profile or give DS a call if Bios was cleared and the settings lost. Good luck. |
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Frido
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:58pm |
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Thanks mate
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