My i7 4790k is underclocked HELP

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PatchzHD

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Hello everyone i need help i have

Intel Core i7 4790K S 1150 Haswell Refresh Quad Core Processor

and its only clocking at 3.60 ghz i did not mess with the settings in bios or anything just came like this 😱 how can i fix it

other specs

evga gtx 1080 sc
8gb ddr3 1600 <-- upgrading to 32gb in week
600 watt powersupply
Old acer predator motherboard
 
Solution


I would still contact amazon. If they have the documentation, they might do something.


i sold the box with my i5 in the box is there any other way to check 😱
 
what it says on speccy

Intel Core i7 4790
Cores 2
Threads 4
Name Intel Core i7 4790
Code Name Haswell
Package Socket 1150 LGA
Technology 22nm
Specification Intel Core i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
Family 6
Extended Family 6
Model C
Extended Model 3C
Stepping 3
Revision C0
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel 64, NX, VMX, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3
Virtualization Supported, Enabled
Hyperthreading Supported, Enabled
Fan Speed 1219 RPM
Bus Speed 99.9 MHz
Stock Core Speed 3600 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 100 MHz
Average Temperature 51 °C