Voltage and clock speeds decrease when the CPU is under heavy load.
Voltage and clock speeds decrease when the CPU is under heavy load.
TheAppleKid2011 :
JordanMihailov :
That seems odd. Did you really overclock or change the BIOS settings?
No, I haven't done any overclocking; I'm using the standard BIOS defaults. I'm now running on 4 cores to save power, and the clock speeds are functioning as expected. Power Saver brings it down to 1.3GHz, while High Performance stays around 3.5GHz. It's quite unusual.
I remember mentioning earlier that a four-phase CPU power isn't sufficient for anything beyond an Athlon 880K, let alone an FX 4300. Without overclocking, the performance of just four cores clearly shows how limited the system is.
If your motherboard can't deliver enough power to the CPU properly, the issues you're seeing are more like a dangerous overclock, which could even damage the board. I've experienced this before and regret doing it.
OP, I'm not sure if you really need a mini ITX motherboard, but it seems there aren't many good power solutions for that size. I might be mistaken, but I'd recommend replacing your motherboard soon.
Another user expressed surprise about the situation, questioning whether overclocking or BIOS changes were made. They clarified that no overclocking occurred and that the system uses 4 cores for power efficiency, with normal performance at lower speeds. They noted the CPU's power requirements are insufficient for more demanding processors and warned that poor power delivery could cause serious issues. They also mentioned the risk of damaging the motherboard if power supply is inadequate. The original poster responded that they hadn't overclocked and suggested checking the motherboard design, emphasizing the need for a suitable power solution.