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    CPU not being used to the fullest?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nrbelex, May 29, 2006.

  1. Nrbelex

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    Nrbelex, May 29, 2006
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    System Properties is notoriously bad in reporting the speed of the CPU. Use MobileMeter or Cpu-z.
     
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    do a search for "speedstep" here in the forums
     
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    Ah, MobileMeter shows all 3.06 being used when needed. Thanks!

    ~ Brett
     
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