my laptop isnt running at full speed? (processor)

[PHiuR]

I have an IBM T20 700mhz and even though in the bios i have it set to max performance / fixed max speed for processor it still runs at 453mhz instead of 699/700mhz...when i right click my computer > properties... anyone know why?

I just realized this after installing SP 2? i think. im not sure...

thanks

 

[PHiuR]

anyone?

 

[jdiddy]

I've found that using the speed measurement from rightclicking and properties is unreliable. I've been using this program http://www.diefer.de/speedswitchxp/ for a while now and it reads cpu speed on the fly and displays it in your taskbar, along with better handling of power settings.

 

[ShinSa]

Your cpu probably has speed throttling, where the Cpu lowers its multiplier when the system is not in use.

This saves battery and lowers heat.

 

[bacillus]

you could also set your power scheme to desktop or "always on" for max speed full time.