[Pentium-David]

So i'm fixing my neighbors computer cause it's acting slow. I look at the specs and it's an Athlon 64 x2 4800+ (2.5GHz) with 2gb RAM and integrated graphics...it shouldn't be as slow as it is...I open CPUZ and it's running at 1GHz...even when it's scanning for viruses and goes up to 100% usage, it stays at 1GHz...200 FSB with x5 multipler...I know it's supposed to be at x12.5. It looks to be a custom built computer, could they have messed with the BIOS? Thanks

 

[Speedster159]

Can you go into CMOS and take a look at the BIOS settings?

 

[Devilmaypoop]

Put it back?

 

[compuman145]

I think it's Cool and quiet that does this on AMD's isn't it?

 

[Track]

Are you sure you're not looking at the HT?

I've never heard of this one before. But why not go into the BIOS and set it back up?

 

[Devilmaypoop]

Quote:

Originally Posted by compuman145 I think it's Cool and quiet that does this on AMD's isn't it?

Not when the CPU is doing something.

I dont think Athlons even had CnQ.

 

[Pentium-David]

I was going to take a look at it once the scan finishes. I don't want to start it over. I just thought it was strange and kinda funny lol. Save power I guess?

 

[Speesgety]

Open up CPU-Z, validate it and send the link in the forum so we can see what you see.

 

[compuman145]

Run prime95 and check it, you'll see it jump I should think.

Comps

 

[Pentium-David]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track;13140462
Are you sure you're not looking at the HT?

I've never heard of this one before. But why not go into the BIOS and set it back up?

I'm positive.....Core speed 1000mhz HT link 1000mhz

 

[FXTOi7]

textbook problem.

check all the VRMS and mosfets...

this happens when one of the above overheats/blows.

 

[cook]

Cool and Quiet (maybe C&Q in the bios) is likely the culprit. Disable it, and manually set the multiplier to max.

 

[Pentium-David]

I will try those but I just wanted to show everyone a screenshot



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[Devilmaypoop]

Maybe check the mosfets?

 

[Pentium-David]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilmaypoop;13140602
Maybe check the mosfets?

Waitin for the scan to finish...Was just wondering if anyone else had seen this before

 

[Speesgety]

Yeah, you got a hardware problem there. Check the mosfets, look for anything broken lol.

 

[dixson01974]

All AMD 64-bit cpus has C&Q.

 

[compuman145]

Run prime95 for the last time, then watch it jump. Doing a scan like that won't max out your CPU like prime will.

 

[Devilmaypoop]

Quote:

Originally Posted by compuman145;13140656
Run prime95 for the last time, then watch it jump. Doing a scan like that won't max out your CPU like prime will.

Yes, but AMD cpu's jump to full power even with 5% - 10% usage..

 

[Pentium-David]

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