i5 3570k unusual observations (single core only, no caches except for L2)
i5 3570k unusual observations (single core only, no caches except for L2)
Hi, I've been experiencing odd readings from CPU-Z and Hwinfo64 lately. Please accept my apologies for any mistakes (my English isn't perfect).
System Details:
i5 3570k @ 4.4 Ghz 1.26 V
CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO with MX-4
PSU: Sentey GSP650-SM
GPU: MSI Gaming GTX 970 @ 1400/1950
RAM: 16 GB DDR@1600 (not OC)
HDD: Samsung 840 Pro (128 Gb) and WD 2TB Caviar Black
Recently, my PC has been acting up—starting up fails. Even after testing everything, including using a different PSU, it still wouldn't boot. After updating the BIOS, things worked fine again. A few weeks back, Hwinfo stopped showing Bus Clock and 3-core readings. I checked CPU-Z too, but it didn’t detect the cpu caches either. It’s not alarming since I haven’t noticed any speed changes or unusual behavior, though Rivatuner with Afterburner is still reporting core loads during games.
Link with screenshot:
http://i.imgur.com/BmA9hSB.jpg
I've identified the issue. The Comodo Firewall with its HIPS module's Enhanced Protection Mode setting was causing this behavior. I'm glad it helps others! The thread can be closed. My best answer.
I've been trying some tests without success. I reloaded the BIOS, reinstalled Intel ME drivers and chipset drivers, and removed the CPU driver from Windows 7 via Device Admin. Nothing worked, and now benchmark programs aren't running well. Prime95 starts with 16 threads, while IBT keeps running but shows nothing in the report. Cinebench is working fine. Could anyone assist me? Thank you ahead of time.
I've identified the issue. The Comodo Firewall with its HIPS module's Enhanced Protection Mode setting was causing this behavior. I'm glad it helps others! The thread can be closed. My best answer.