Multiplier

[slamtry]

Using an AMD Phenom triple core 720be on an ASrock mothrboard with acc. My multiplier is limited to 11.5. Is this normal? I thought 12 was standard.

Dan

 

[jdwii]

no it is not that would mean its only running at 2.3ghz
do a bios update if you can
see if you board fully supports the cpu

 

[slamtry]

My board does fully support the cpu. It is quite a decent board (AOD790gx/128m). I can try a bios upgrade I guess. I am concerned (I bought the CPU used) that the previous owner might have damaged it. Is that possible?

 

[slamtry]

Updated BIOS and multiplier still wont go beyond 11.5. Anything I can do?

 

[welshmousepk]

No, theres no kind of damage that would lower the multi.

try using AMD overdrive to set the multi.

 

[slamtry]

Neither AMD Overdrive nor ASRock's CPU Overclocking utility allow me to change the multiplier. It is maxed out at 11.5. Any thoughts anyone?

 

[welshmousepk]

Run CPUz, is it calling it a 720be?

my only thought is that its factory defective (not a result of being used, but a chip fault) and running as a lower clock chip. if CPUz identifies it differently, then the chip is defective. of course, it almost certainly is anyway, given the multi won't budge.

 

[slamtry]

Yep, CPUz calls it an "AMD Phenom X3 8650"

 

[welshmousepk]

Wow, you've been given the wrong processor mate. not even an error, the person has downright lied to you. thats not even a Phenom II, its a last gen triple core, and not a good one.

talk to the person who sold it to you right away.