Well im not sure but when i install everything to my new mobo, e8400 only show 2000mhz.. Is this normal? Well is it because i din install the cpu properly? what can i do to make it normal? Should i consider to OC a little bit even im using stock HSF with Asus Max Form mobo + 2gbx2 Tracer Kit?

probably is the EIST in working, turn it off at ur BIOS. u should find it in one of the bios menu.

cant find EIST in bios T_T.. any similar term for EIST?

for asus mobo

intel speedstep technology

speedstep? C1E?

ya thx!! i just adjusted the cmos ratio, and now its constant at 3ghz. idle temp ard 53-54 some1 sponsor me new HSF xD

what is the diffrent between EIST and Asus own AI gear?
i also got the same problem. i've disable the EIST and AI gear, but my clock speed is still ar 2GHz.
using EIST and AI gear...my clock speed can go up until 2.9GHz(mine is e8200) when i run heavy programs or games.

IMO there a pro n con if u disable the EIST or AI gear..
pro: u save elec bill if u torrent alot like me....
con: i dunt think ESIT n AI gear is smart enuogh.

owh does this mean when enabling eist, it will auto increase the core speed/multiplier when needed? sure can save energy? if not i go reconfig my bios lor.. later kena slap from my father bcos use too much elect.

^- yes, indeed, EIST (speedstep) is created so that if ur computer is in light loading it will decrease the speed/multiplier and therefore reduce power/heat. when ur computer is in heavy loading (ie:games, encoding ... ) den the mutiplier will automatically increase back.

Turn Intel Speedstep Technology back on. It saves you your electricity bill. The motherboard will automatically "underclock" your processor to save power. It will go back to the actual processor speed when you do something with your PC.

your idle temp is around 56-57?thats really high tho.

there are many threads to ask this in
no need for a new thread