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turbo boost on all the time

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Mini_Muffin24
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10-26-2025, 11:29 AM
#1
I own an older I7 2630 (in a Dell) with a standard rating of 2k and a maximum of 2.8. It has begun running at full turbo (2.8 to 2.9) continuously, even under minimal load, and it’s heating up to around 70 degrees C. Anyone know what’s going on? Will this damage the processor?
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Mini_Muffin24
10-26-2025, 11:29 AM #1

I own an older I7 2630 (in a Dell) with a standard rating of 2k and a maximum of 2.8. It has begun running at full turbo (2.8 to 2.9) continuously, even under minimal load, and it’s heating up to around 70 degrees C. Anyone know what’s going on? Will this damage the processor?

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_eXelenT_
Junior Member
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10-28-2025, 12:35 AM
#2
Not a major concern regarding temperature, but if the problem began recently, it could indicate malware presence on the device.
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_eXelenT_
10-28-2025, 12:35 AM #2

Not a major concern regarding temperature, but if the problem began recently, it could indicate malware presence on the device.

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ARMADAE
Member
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10-28-2025, 03:55 AM
#3
It isn't a major concern regarding temperature, but if the problem began recently, it could indicate malware on the device.
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ARMADAE
10-28-2025, 03:55 AM #3

It isn't a major concern regarding temperature, but if the problem began recently, it could indicate malware on the device.

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elorable
Member
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10-28-2025, 07:16 AM
#4
Please let me know if you'd like any additional steps beyond the virus scan.
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elorable
10-28-2025, 07:16 AM #4

Please let me know if you'd like any additional steps beyond the virus scan.

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Indian_Beast
Member
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10-28-2025, 12:46 PM
#5
the virus scan tool used
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Indian_Beast
10-28-2025, 12:46 PM #5

the virus scan tool used

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mcrafter5279
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128
11-17-2025, 07:05 AM
#6
What was used for the virus scan?
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mcrafter5279
11-17-2025, 07:05 AM #6

What was used for the virus scan?

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tylerintn
Member
60
11-17-2025, 12:25 PM
#7
AVG (free version)
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tylerintn
11-17-2025, 12:25 PM #7

AVG (free version)

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Hades666201
Member
175
11-22-2025, 05:15 AM
#8
Not a big supporter, but it generally works fine. You might want to verify with Malwarebytes, though I’m skeptical they’ll find anything new. This antivirus could very well be the issue, so I strongly recommend using a genuine paid antivirus program.
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Hades666201
11-22-2025, 05:15 AM #8

Not a big supporter, but it generally works fine. You might want to verify with Malwarebytes, though I’m skeptical they’ll find anything new. This antivirus could very well be the issue, so I strongly recommend using a genuine paid antivirus program.

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DangoBravo
Posting Freak
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11-24-2025, 07:02 AM
#9
It's not a strong preference, but it generally works. You might want to verify with Malwarebytes, though I'm skeptical about finding anything unusual. This antivirus could actually be the issue, so I strongly recommend using a genuine paid program.
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DangoBravo
11-24-2025, 07:02 AM #9

It's not a strong preference, but it generally works. You might want to verify with Malwarebytes, though I'm skeptical about finding anything unusual. This antivirus could actually be the issue, so I strongly recommend using a genuine paid program.

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carraboy31
Member
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11-24-2025, 03:14 PM
#10
Hi.
Thank you for reaching out.
I used malwarebytes and it detected numerous "Potential unwanted programs," but after quarantining them, the problem still persisted. After 12 to 15 hours—during which there were many reboots—the computer appears to have stabilized. It might have been a strange internal operation, or (hopefully) the malware has completed its actions.
Either way.
Best regards,
Dave
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carraboy31
11-24-2025, 03:14 PM #10

Hi.
Thank you for reaching out.
I used malwarebytes and it detected numerous "Potential unwanted programs," but after quarantining them, the problem still persisted. After 12 to 15 hours—during which there were many reboots—the computer appears to have stabilized. It might have been a strange internal operation, or (hopefully) the malware has completed its actions.
Either way.
Best regards,
Dave