Check if your CPU has been overclocked.

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Ay_TeX
Junior Member

02-10-2016, 12:19 PM

Hi,
I own an i5-3570K with an ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard (used for over seven years). I haven’t overclocked the CPU before and have been checking guides tonight. When I tried Prime95, it stabilized at 4.2 GHz. Does that indicate it’s already overclocked? Thanks for clarifying—I’m new to this.

Ay_TeX

02-10-2016, 12:19 PM #1

Ninj7
Junior Member

02-12-2016, 06:06 AM

It seems likely because the starting clock is 3.4GHz while the regular boost clock stands at 3.8GHz. If it runs at 4.2GHz, an overclock must be happening.

Ninj7

02-12-2016, 06:06 AM #2

It seems likely because the starting clock is 3.4GHz while the regular boost clock stands at 3.8GHz. If it runs at 4.2GHz, an overclock must be happening.

seth1j
Member

02-13-2016, 11:09 AM

That's unexpected. I didn't take any action. It might have been set up automatically. However, I purchased it in its original condition from Newegg.

seth1j

02-13-2016, 11:09 AM #3

That's unexpected. I didn't take any action. It might have been set up automatically. However, I purchased it in its original condition from Newegg.