Re: Clock speed - System Properties

From: Miss Perspicacia Tick (misstick_at_lancre.dw)
Date: 08/25/04 

Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 12:22:55 +0100

A Chap wrote:
> Hi, running an Athlon 2000+ ie 1.66GHz processor, but the clock speed
> changes _intermittently_ when checking the System Properties box in
> XP. Some of the time it will show as 512MHz and somtetimes 645MHz.
>
> Does this represent a problem? Im sure it always used to consistently
> report
> 1.66GHz (although obviously Im conciiously checking back more now, as
> Im concerned)
>
> The machine does lag a little when gaming, despite being well over the
> minimum spec for the games I play (mainly CS and Call of Duty).
>
> No fault shows when running processor checks and the temperature is
> not reported too high, although one of the fans is making a strange
> noise, which also concerns me..
>
> Should also point out this is a Notebook but occurs when running on
> both battery and A/C power.
>
> Any advice appreciated.

You've answered your own question. This is normal for portable systems. 

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