CPU-Z

[Zooly]

The program initially gives a correct reading of my CPU (a Phenom 9500 slightly overclocked) then both go down by half (both cpu speed and the multiplier), does anyone know why this would be happening?

[Blairgowrie]

That happened to me when I was overclocking. Seems there is a setting in the bios that slows your computer right down when there there is no load on it. As soon as your start running something, away it goes. I can't remember what the bios setting is but I could do some searching if you want.

[Zooly]

I had an idea that might have been the case, thanks for the confirmation BG

[Blairgowrie]

OK just found the post where you can adjust your bios to turn off the power saving feature.

http://www.dangerdogz.com/forums/index.php/topic,7236.45.html