Is my CPU Overclocked?

CatDeiseL · 06-09-2009, 04:07 PM

As the title says, is it? Here's a pic of the CPU tab in CPU-Z.

HD_Monkey · 06-09-2009, 04:25 PM

No it isn't. Stock speed is 3Ghz and that is what it is running at.

CatDeiseL · 06-09-2009, 05:41 PM

Okay good to know. I just want to know 1 other thing, when playing games sometimes my computer freezes and I'm not sure whether it is if the CPU is overheating, the powersupply is not giving enough power or some other reason. I have a 500w Powersupply and a 9500GT Video Card. Could anyone help?

**wrench97** · 06-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Use sensor view to read the temps and voltages> http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33

What Brand and Model PC or if a custom build brand and model of the motherboard and power supply?

CatDeiseL · 06-09-2009, 05:54 PM

My Motherboard:
Microstar
Model MS-7508
And my Powersupply is a Cooler Master ATX 12V 500w

That is what Sensors View displays.

**wrench97** · 06-10-2009, 01:31 AM

Some bad readings there, check the voltages in the Bios on the PC health page, 12v, 5v, 3.3v, and the CPU temp for reference but it looks ok here.

CatDeiseL · 06-10-2009, 10:30 AM

My computer just froze from playing COD4 so I turned of the power and started it up again to get to the bios here are the readings.
CPU Temp: 68
System Temp: 35
CPU Vcore: 1.360V
3.3V: 3.408V
5V: 5.171V
12V: 11.880V

Remember, this was after my computer froze. If you would like other readings such as when its idle I could do that. Thanks a lot!

**wrench97** · 06-10-2009, 12:09 PM

The CPU is too warm at 68c redo the thermal paste on the heat sink> http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

The 12v while in spec(12v +/- 5%) is a tad low for being in the Bios and not under a high load, worth keeping an eye on ATM.

CatDeiseL · 06-10-2009, 12:44 PM

I was planning on getting a new power supply soon anyways, I've had this one for over a year and I don't think it could dish out as much as I want it to. Any suggestions on a new one? Also where could I obtain the Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound other than the internet?

**wrench97** · 06-10-2009, 01:05 PM

The Corsair 550VX if you plan on keeping the 9500GT will work or the PC Power and Cooling 610w id close to the same price> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9004&Tpk=550vx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005
Both are excellent supplies.

A local PC shop or radio shack used to carry it.

06-09-2009, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
CatDeiseL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP SP3	Is my CPU Overclocked? As the title says, is it? Here's a pic of the CPU tab in CPU-Z.

06-09-2009, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
HD_Monkey Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 367 OS: XP x64 SP2 My System	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? No it isn't. Stock speed is 3Ghz and that is what it is running at. __________________

06-09-2009, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
CatDeiseL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? Okay good to know. I just want to know 1 other thing, when playing games sometimes my computer freezes and I'm not sure whether it is if the CPU is overheating, the powersupply is not giving enough power or some other reason. I have a 500w Powersupply and a 9500GT Video Card. Could anyone help?

06-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,616 OS: Win7	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? Use sensor view to read the temps and voltages> http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33 What Brand and Model PC or if a custom build brand and model of the motherboard and power supply? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-09-2009, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
CatDeiseL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? My Motherboard: Microstar Model MS-7508 And my Powersupply is a Cooler Master ATX 12V 500w That is what Sensors View displays.

06-10-2009, 01:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,616 OS: Win7	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? Some bad readings there, check the voltages in the Bios on the PC health page, 12v, 5v, 3.3v, and the CPU temp for reference but it looks ok here. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-10-2009, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
CatDeiseL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? My computer just froze from playing COD4 so I turned of the power and started it up again to get to the bios here are the readings. CPU Temp: 68 System Temp: 35 CPU Vcore: 1.360V 3.3V: 3.408V 5V: 5.171V 12V: 11.880V Remember, this was after my computer froze. If you would like other readings such as when its idle I could do that. Thanks a lot!

06-10-2009, 12:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,616 OS: Win7	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? The CPU is too warm at 68c redo the thermal paste on the heat sink> http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm The 12v while in spec(12v +/- 5%) is a tad low for being in the Bios and not under a high load, worth keeping an eye on ATM. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-10-2009, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
CatDeiseL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? I was planning on getting a new power supply soon anyways, I've had this one for over a year and I don't think it could dish out as much as I want it to. Any suggestions on a new one? Also where could I obtain the Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound other than the internet?

06-10-2009, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,616 OS: Win7	Re: Is my CPU Overclocked? The Corsair 550VX if you plan on keeping the 9500GT will work or the PC Power and Cooling 610w id close to the same price> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9004&Tpk=550vx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703005 Both are excellent supplies. A local PC shop or radio shack used to carry it. __________________ Power Supply and Selection