Only reaching 3.5ghz performance

Frankette44
Posting Freak

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11-11-2018, 02:26 PM

I upgraded my motherboard to a Z390 Aorus ultra and planned a fresh Windows install. After reinstalling everything, I realized my i9 9900K only reaches 3.5GHz instead of the expected 3.6GHz. This issue happens during gaming too. Could anyone assist me? I’m not very tech-savvy.

Frankette44

11-11-2018, 02:26 PM #1

Clayob
Junior Member

11-11-2018, 03:53 PM

No, I haven't checked the BIOS yet. Could you confirm if you've updated it recently?

Clayob

11-11-2018, 03:53 PM #2

No, I haven't checked the BIOS yet. Could you confirm if you've updated it recently?

Wikita
Junior Member

11-15-2018, 02:28 PM

I believe the system was running Windows 5.0 with the F9 BIOS, though I’m not sure. I’ve just downloaded the F10 BIOS from Gigabyte but don’t know how to apply it or update the installation.

Wikita

11-15-2018, 02:28 PM #3

I believe the system was running Windows 5.0 with the F9 BIOS, though I’m not sure. I’ve just downloaded the F10 BIOS from Gigabyte but don’t know how to apply it or update the installation.

rafahdes
Member

11-15-2018, 03:16 PM

It's great that things are now simpler. Just install the file and start the BIOS. You should find a setting to upload it. Most recent boards even let you check local storage for the file. I haven't tried this on a gigabyte board recently—last time I needed a flash tool and a DOS boot disk. Could be a mistake. EDIT: For more steps, refer to your motherboard's manual.

rafahdes

11-15-2018, 03:16 PM #4

xAPPLExPIEx
Senior Member

657

11-16-2018, 03:09 AM

The Intel tools were set up prior to your new operating system and then removed afterward.

xAPPLExPIEx

11-16-2018, 03:09 AM #5

The Intel tools were set up prior to your new operating system and then removed afterward.

DinglyDongg
Member

174

11-18-2018, 02:23 AM

No changes in my manual about updating it, and I’m still confused. I’ve never heard of Intel utilities before. It seems like the BIOS is fine, showing 4801MHz, but I haven’t updated the task manager or hardware monitor. After updating the BIOS, it still doesn’t reach over 3500MHz or 3.5GHz. Is there a hidden setting on the PC that might be blocking higher frequencies?

DinglyDongg

11-18-2018, 02:23 AM #6

RonniMolo4ko_
Member

172

11-24-2018, 07:06 PM

I also performed a fresh Windows installation, yet everything feels identical, which is confusing.

RonniMolo4ko_

11-24-2018, 07:06 PM #7

I also performed a fresh Windows installation, yet everything feels identical, which is confusing.