The processor isn't reducing its speed when not in use.

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Bombartia
Senior Member

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12-23-2016, 07:42 AM

It seems you're looking for additional troubleshooting steps. Consider checking the BIOS settings, power management options, and ensuring your hardware is functioning properly. Also, verify if any firmware updates are available for your motherboard.

Bombartia

12-23-2016, 07:42 AM #1

Autilas
Junior Member

12-24-2016, 04:34 PM

The tool you're referring to is likely in the BIOS, and it should be activated along with the Intel C state.

Autilas

12-24-2016, 04:34 PM #2

The tool you're referring to is likely in the BIOS, and it should be activated along with the Intel C state.

Sr_Pipo
Member

129

12-24-2016, 06:30 PM

This setup requires C states to be active. I personally prefer them, and I always run at full capacity is usually fine. I've heard Jayz2Cents discuss this topic, and he also emphasizes going flat out consistently. It uses more power overall.

Sr_Pipo

12-24-2016, 06:30 PM #3

landareex
Junior Member

12-26-2016, 07:23 PM

Balanced mode offers numerous configurations to adjust. Navigate to Power Options → Balanced Mode → Advanced Settings → Processor Power Management, and set the minimum processor state to 5%.

landareex

12-26-2016, 07:23 PM #4

Balanced mode offers numerous configurations to adjust. Navigate to Power Options → Balanced Mode → Advanced Settings → Processor Power Management, and set the minimum processor state to 5%.

mikeinsaw
Member

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12-28-2016, 07:12 PM

The C-state controls the voltage applied, doesn't influence idle clock speeds—it's part of the EIST, or Enhanced Intel Speedstep. This feature reduces your CPU's idle performance while allowing you to adjust only what's necessary.

mikeinsaw

12-28-2016, 07:12 PM #5

Kaaady
Member

171

12-29-2016, 01:16 AM

Site behavior is unusual, preventing any quotes or replies. Checked the components and turned them on, yet nothing altered. It fluctuated between 2-4GHz then consistently returned to 3.9GHz. Power management is at 5%, but performance remains unchanged.

Kaaady

12-29-2016, 01:16 AM #6

twentyonechloe
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12-29-2016, 01:21 AM

twentyonechloe

12-29-2016, 01:21 AM #7

Kidloic
Junior Member

12-30-2016, 11:59 AM

It's typically about 27% usage. Right now, my only browser is Firefox.

Kidloic

12-30-2016, 11:59 AM #8

It's typically about 27% usage. Right now, my only browser is Firefox.

XxGrenidierXx
Posting Freak

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01-04-2017, 08:25 AM

27% idle or Firefox usage seems excessive. Currently, with Chrome open plus system tray apps and background processes, I’m seeing 2-10% usage per core. I usually run mine without EIST enabled but with c-state active, which works fine. I’ve been doing this for over two years on my 4690k.

XxGrenidierXx

01-04-2017, 08:25 AM #9

Doctor_Pi
Member

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01-05-2017, 12:40 PM

#10

I'm not sure what's going on. You just don't want the clocks to be running too fast all the time.

Doctor_Pi

01-05-2017, 12:40 PM #10

I'm not sure what's going on. You just don't want the clocks to be running too fast all the time.

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