Hi,

i'm using Athlon II X3 440
recently i've managed to get into windows with 4 cores
no L3 though

however, if running on 4 cores, i noticed the speed is constantly at 3GHz...won't go down to 800MHz during idle
in device manager, windows recognized only 3 B40 and 1 unknown device under processor tab
are both of these conditions normal?

also, using Biostar A770E3 mobo. this mobo supports 125W proc only. the unlocked B40 shows that the max TDP is 126W
can my mobo support this...safely?

Thanks

C&Q function enabled. only changed the ACC feature

but other's screen shot shows lower speed at idle...that's y i wonder y mine stays at full speed

i dunno how much diff between 3 & 4 cores. neway disabled the 4th core cos the noise from the fan is bothering me
might enable it back once i got good aftermarket cooler

hey hey...same proc
if ur mobo support core unlocking, i believe enabling ACC function is all it takes providing ur proc is unlock-able
good luck trying

yes, enable at bios then c if u can load windows
sorry not familiar with msi product
for biostar, the function is under 'cpu config'