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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
4512.89 MHz
MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977) · 8 GB DDR4-2114 · NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Warning
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
2 Warnings 2 Info

Your processor's power limits (PL1/PL2) appear to be set to an unlimited value. This means the CPU is allowed to draw as much power as it wants, with no enforced safeguard beyond what the cooling and voltage regulation can sustain. While this can unlock maximum performance, the processor may run hotter, consume more energy, and experience increased electrical stress over time.

This configuration is often applied automatically by motherboard manufacturers through performance-enhancing profiles. Even without any user changes, many boards ship with these limits effectively disabled by default.

We recommend reviewing your power limit settings in the BIOS or in the software provided by your motherboard. Restoring sensible PL1/PL2 values (typically aligned with the processor's rated TDP) can help lower temperatures, reduce power consumption, and extend the long-term reliability of your CPU.

4 device(s) have no driver installed, so Windows cannot use them at all. This is very common on a fresh Windows installation, where the chipset drivers have not been installed yet.

Windows ships generic drivers for common hardware but not for chipset controllers, card readers, or manufacturer-specific devices, which have to be installed separately.

Install the chipset driver package for your motherboard or laptop from the manufacturer's support page, then run Windows Update. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every device still waiting for a driver.

The drive LITEON CA5-8D256 has used more than half of its estimated lifespan, with 48% remaining. The drive is still operating normally, but it is entering a phase where the risk of failure increases progressively.

It is advisable to regularly monitor the S.M.A.R.T. status of this drive and keep your backups up to date.

The partition C: (on disk LITEON CA5-8D256) is almost full, with only 18.3 GB of free space remaining. With so little room, Windows may struggle to stay stable or apply future updates.

You can free space using the built-in Windows cleanup tool or by removing applications and files you no longer need.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
4536 MHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
-1 W
051 W
CPU Name
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 2 Cores | 4 Threads
Frequency
4512.89 MHz (37 * 121.97 MHz) - Max Turbo: 4535.60 MHz
Multiplier
Current: 37 | Min: 8 | Max: 37
Architecture
Skylake | Stepping: R0 | Technology: 14 nm
CPUID / Ext.
6.E.3 | 6.5E
IA Extensions
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3
L1 Data Cache
2 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
2 x 32 KB (8-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
2 x 256 KB (4-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
3 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0xD5
TDP
51 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977)
Socket
LGA1151
North Bridge
Intel Skylake rev 07
South Bridge
Intel Z170 rev 31
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. 1.6T (12/15/2015)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
8 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-2114
1057 MHz
Memory Slots (2 / 4)
empty
S0
KINGSTON
4 GB
S1
empty
S2
KINGSTON
4 GB
S3
Total Size
8192 MB (8 GB)
Type
Dual Channel (128 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
1057 MHz (DDR4-2114) - Ratio: 3:26
Timings
15-15-15-35-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
4 GB Kingston DDR4-2133 9905622-025.A01G (WW49'15)
Slot #2 Module
4 GB Kingston DDR4-2133 9905622-025.A01G (WW50'15)
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Clock
954 MHz
GPU VRAM
2 GB
Peak GPU temp.
25 °C
0100 °C
GPU Name
NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 - Manufacturer: EVGA Corp.
GPU Frequency
954 MHz (Turbo: 954 MHz)
GPU Units
Cores: 192 | Render (ROP): 8
GPU VRAM
2 GB DDR3 (Samsung) | 64-bit Bus @ 900 MHz
GPU Drivers
NVIDIA GeForce Driver 475.14 | Version 30.0.14.7514 (06/10/2024)
05 Storage
C:\LITEON CA5-8D256 (FW: 6Q279)
92% usedTotal 238 GiB
Drive
LITEON CA5-8D256 (FW: 6Q279)
Capacity
238 GiB (~260 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 3.0 (8 GT/s)
Partition
C:\ - Size: 237.5GB (92.3% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 1120 | Power-On: 3449 h (~144 days) | 16 TBW
Health
Remaining Life: 48% | Media Errors: 0 | Temperature: 28°C
06 Display
Monitor
Samsung SyncMaster (W16'2008)
Specifications
22.0 inches (55.9 cm) | 1680 x 1050 pixels @ 56-75 Hz
Current Mode
1680 x 1050 pixels | 60 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 (0xBF) (x64) - 24H2 | Installed on 2026-02-24
Security
Secure Boot: Disabled | TPM: Disabled
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Enabled
Power Plan
High performance | 4 plans defined
Antivirus
Windows Defender: Enabled | Up to date
Boot Time
58 seconds (POST: 14 s. | Logon: 15 s. | Startup: 29 s.)
Drivers
4 devices have no driver installed
Processes
25 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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