Windows 8.1 issues during overclocking...
Windows 8.1 issues during overclocking...
Hi ! I don't know if it's the right place to post that but anyway... I have a problem and I need help: Under Windows 8.1, after a RESTART ( not a power on from cold ), my overclock settings got lost... It still shows the correct range (8 to 40) under CPU-Z but doesn't pass 3.2GHz. I have try it under stress to be certain and no, still doesn't work. What is weird is that after the same session, when the PC goes to sleep and wake up, overclock is back !! Again, the problem only happens after RESTART. I post it in the OS section because the problem doesn't exist under Linux Mint or Linux Ubuntu... just try/test this morning. Setup: G3258 GA-H81M-DS2V NVIDIA Crucial MX100 Windows 8.1, updated, clean install... There is no heat problem, I have try different overclock / BIOS settings, I did reflash the BIOS at least 4 times (back to F4 anf F5 again). I have also try the memory to the stock speed and XMP profile... Now, I'm lost and I really have no clue... Thanks for your help.
I use a monitoring tool or software to track your CPU frequency.
CPU-Z displays your real operating speed. The Windows 8.1 Task Manager only shows the boost frequency, not the overclock setting.
When the overclock is active, Win Task Manager and CPU-Z display the real overclock/load speed. I just attempt it... I also verify functionality through load temperature with Prime95 or Cinebench results.
Avoid using the Task Manager on Windows 8 as it provides inaccurate data.
You mentioned losing your overclocks yet CPU-Z still displays the frequency, creating a seeming contradiction. It’s unclear where the overclock details are missing. You might want to disable C6 and C7 in your BIOS to run the overclock continuously and observe any changes. It seems the speedstep could be adjusting the frequency when the CPU is idle or under light load.
The software lists the overclock range as 8 to 40, but the actual speed exceeds 32. Apologies, English isn't my first language...
From my perspective, both applications display identical details: refer to the attached image.
Prefer CPU-Z instead of Task Manager, as it displays the CPU at 40.0 cores and shouldn<|pad|> to be used for overclocking.