program to read true vcore?

[wstcoaster07]

When i run cpu-z it says my vcore is 1.213 but my bios is set to 1.45. Which one is correct and if cpu-z is wrong, is there a program I can use to read the correct vcore? (asus probe reads 2.4vcore!? haha)

thanks.

 

[BUFF]

tried Everest, Speedfan etc.?

 

[wstcoaster07]

just did speed fan. shows a 1.46vCore w/bios set to 1.5 (so better than the other progs, thanks) Now the debate is to switch out my cpu and buy another e6600 of a diff batch (and hope it is my cpu and not my MB limiting me)

 

[CompuTronix]

The following link is an excellent coolong mod (shown in my sig) for the Asus P5W DH Deluxe, which addresses a problem with some boards topping out around 380Mhz FSB. It's important to be able to reach 400Mhz FSB stable.

Making P5WDH ready for Conroe: An Illustrative Guide

With part one of this mod, my board is stable at 414Mhz maximum. Also, I took the mod a step further by adding a 40mm fan to the northbridge heat sink to further reduce the temperatures, and enhance stability. The fan is a Cooler Master Blue Ice SLC-S41-U1, and is on the shelf at Comp USA for $10.00. Just discard the heat sink that's boxed with the fan, and use the supplied screws. It's a perfect fit, and the three wire plug will allow the motherboard to monitor the RPM.

Hope this helps. 8)

Core 2 Duo Temperature Guide

 

[wstcoaster07]

Ive done thefan mod but have not done the actual thermal paste mod. would heat be the issue here? Cause its not like my computer boots 400 and then crashes. it does not even post when I attempt to run 400 below 1.565 w/ a 8x multiplier (wont post 400x9 at all but i also refuse to go higher than 1.6)

My main question is can i narrow this down to my cpu batch or a possible motherboard issue?


p.s. what kind of system temp do you get now that you have the fans and as on the NB?