low firestrike score.

[flanne]

my gtx 970 is getting a firestrike score of 4000, that is really low, how to fix this.

 

[flanne]

You can do it even with cpu-z, just keep it open during the test.

Oh, and you RAM is working on single channel? Check the memory tab what say in channel...

single channel

 

[okcnaline]

1) Some other benchmarks include Hidden Valley and Cinebench.
2) Your score is kinda expected if you're running the test of both CPU and GPU, as Bulldozer-based CPUs are weaker in single-threaded tasks than i5, and FireStrike is a gaming benchmark, which doesn't utilize 8 cores.

 

[flanne]

http://valid.x86.fr/bd5pyt

Those clocks shown are about 1/3 what they should be, however, when idle, CPU's, like GPU's, down clock.

You need to monitor the clocks while a game is running. MSI Afterburner lets you do this with their On Screen Display.

the cpu clock is still the same while playing a game.1399.92 MHz (7 * 199.99 MHz).

 

[kellemdros]

Either you missplaced your memory modules or your motherboard is doing really weird things....

(the memory modules should be in the 1rst and 3rd slots (or in the 2nd and 4rd))

Still, you need to check if the processor goes up during the test (look in CPU-Z to the multiplier to see if it go above x7, if not, your bios is probably wrongly configured...).

 

[kellemdros]

Crap, just posted after you... need to check how is that bios, give me a sec XD

 

[kellemdros]

Shit, cant find images of that bios... you should open a question with the processor problem...

Probably someone that really know that bios will help you better... sorry.

 

[bystander]

Yeah, it sounds like your problem is CPU related, and you should seek help in that section.

 

[okcnaline]

x) Check your Core temps. 1.3 Ghz?!!

 

[flanne]

Yeah, it sounds like your problem is CPU related, and you should seek help in that section.

in summary, my cpu is being under utilized.

 

[flanne]

x) Check your Core temps. 1.3 Ghz?!!

the core temp is 18 degrees.

 

[kellemdros]

Yep, your CPU is under utilized a lot. Looks like your bios its wrongly configured...

And, remember to set the ram in the right slots too, that will double their frequency.

 

[flanne]

Yep, your CPU is under utilized a lot. Looks like your bios its wrongly configured...

And, remember to set the ram in the right slots too, that will double their frequency.

Should i update my bios?

 

[kellemdros]

Well, that won't hurt, still won't. Solve the problem, is just wrongly configured....

 

[flanne]

Well, that won't hurt, still won't. Solve the problem, is just wrongly configured....

can i reconfigure the bios and then update?

 

[kellemdros]

Yep, or the other way, it keeps the config between updates

 

[flanne]

Yep, or the other way, it keeps the config between updates

alright, worth a try.

 

[okcnaline]

By the way, please tell us the voltage settings and CPU multiplier settings when you go into BIOS.

 

[flanne]

By the way, please tell us the voltage settings and CPU multiplier settings when you go into BIOS.

well, i believe i fixed it.

 

[flanne]

So i opened the case and taking kellemdros' advice on putting the memory in dual channels, notice fast boot was off in the bios.

 

[okcnaline]

Hm...

Gosh dang it, just listen to what I say and check the BIOS for what we ask for and post it.
As for the Fast Boot, see if you can re-enable it.

 

[kellemdros]

How you ended fixing it?, btw, just did firestrike with my Gtx 970 (just installed).

As i promised:
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/7577842

 

[flanne]

How you ended fixing it?, btw, just did firestrike with my Gtx 970 (just installed).

As i promised:
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/7577842

I ended having to reconfig the bios, and change the voltage, and now it is where it should be, nice score btw, and here is my CPU-Z stats. http://valid.x86.fr/2d3g2k

 

[okcnaline]

Higher than stock! Nice!

Yes, the settings look right for an FX processor now, and it should have a much better score.

 

[kellemdros]

Yep, try 3dmark now man XD

 

[bystander]

Be sure the temps are ok now. If you have a stock HSF, it might not be capable of handling an OC. You might consider an aftermarket HSF if the temps are not great.