got my FX8320 and its running at 2.91GHz instead of 3.5

[Maruplays]

so ive just ordered myself a AMD FX 8core 8320 3.5ghz-4.0ghz cpu and im running it right now but at 2.91? da faq?

do i need a bios update or something? if so can someone link me where i need to update?
mobo model is
gigabyte motherboard ga-78lmt-s2p

tyvm just want to be sure its running correctly since i bought this to stream more efficiently

 

[P1nnacle]

Most modern CPUs won't run full speed unless they need to, it's a power saving feature. Try putting load on the CPU and see if the clock speed jumps up.

 

[Maruplays]

Most modern CPUs won't run full speed unless they need to, it's a power saving feature. Try putting load on the CPU and see if the clock speed jumps up.

alright so far, im streaming dota 2 and running like 2 other apps, and im at 60%usage, no heat ups but still at 2.9

someone in game said i might need to install an amd software for the cpu?

 

[P1nnacle]

Do you have all of the AMD drivers installed and updated to the latest versions?

 

[Maruplays]

Do you have all of the AMD drivers installed and updated to the latest versions?

i dont know where or what im supposed to update or install, can you direct me to where and what im supposed to get?

 

[P1nnacle]

Select your OS, then download all the files and install them. You will have to restart several times. The most important file is the AMD Chipset

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3833#dl

 

[Maruplays]

Select your OS, then download all the files and install them. You will have to restart several times. The most important file is the AMD Chipset

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3833#dl

i have reinstalled it all and nothing, 2.9

 

[P1nnacle]

Select your OS, then download all the files and install them. You will have to restart several times. The most important file is the AMD Chipset

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3833#dl

i have reinstalled it all and nothing, 2.9

Try going into your BIOS and checking to see if you have it set at a certain speed.

 

[RobCrezz]

Download and run prime95. See if it gets to full speed on 100% load.

 

[P1nnacle]

Download and run prime95. See if it gets to full speed on 100% load.

We already checked to see if it was a powersaving feature. It stay at 2.9 as the full load limit.

 

[RobCrezz]

Download and run prime95. See if it gets to full speed on 100% load.

We already checked to see if it was a powersaving feature. It stay at 2.9 as the full load limit.

He said he only had it at 60% load.

 

[P1nnacle]

Download and run prime95. See if it gets to full speed on 100% load.

We already checked to see if it was a powersaving feature. It stay at 2.9 as the full load limit.

He said he only had it at 60% load.

I stand corrected, and apologize for not checking that. Your recommendation was a good one.

 

[Maruplays]

Download and run prime95. See if it gets to full speed on 100% load.

We already checked to see if it was a powersaving feature. It stay at 2.9 as the full load limit.

He said he only had it at 60% load.

ive tried the prime 95 test and nothing.

but i finally got a reply from amd support, and it says my mobo doesnt have the correct chipset to use its max potential, even though its on EVERY compatability list for cpu/mobo they said it wasent..... now i need to get a 900chipset because mine is 800. but thanks for the help guys

 

[Maruplays]

so my best bet will be getting a new mobo for my rig, since my mobo is really old, so ill be updating to this bad boy http://www.frys.com/product/7610457?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

supports the socket and the wattage. on the bright side.

i already did the grind to buy my cpu. now to save for this

 

[8350rocks]

Your MB is likely the culprit, I have reason to believe it's a 95W TDP board. Your 8320 is a 125W TDP chip. That would cause your CPU to be underclocked by the system because it cannot supply sufficient power to run the CPU.

A few 970 MBs you might want to look at:

Asus M5A97 R2.0 (~$85-90)
Gigabyte 970A-UD3 (~$95-100)
Asrock 970 Extreme4 (~$100-110)

A few 990 MBs you might want to look at:

Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 (~$110-120)
Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0 (~$115-125)
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 (~$120-130)
Asrock 990FX Extreme3 (~$120-130)

 

[Maruplays]

Your MB is likely the culprit, I have reason to believe it's a 95W TDP board. Your 8320 is a 125W TDP chip. That would cause your CPU to be underclocked by the system because it cannot supply sufficient power to run the CPU.

A few 970 MBs you might want to look at:

Asus M5A97 R2.0 (~$85-90)
Gigabyte 970A-UD3 (~$95-100)
Asrock 970 Extreme4 (~$100-110)

A few 990 MBs you might want to look at:

Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 (~$110-120)
Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0 (~$115-125)
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 (~$120-130)
Asrock 990FX Extreme3 (~$120-130)

thanks! its nice how quickly amd support responded to my ticket earlier today, very impressed with their support.