CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @ 3.70GHz
5141.71 MHz
ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA · 16 GB DDR4-3520 · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
Faulty
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
2 Errors 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.

Your graphics driver has not been updated in over 6 months. You are running version 474.11, released 19 months ago, while a much newer version (475.14) is available.

Such an outdated driver can cause crashes, instability, and serious performance issues.

Updating to the latest driver is strongly recommended to ensure compatibility and stability. Download the latest drivers for your graphics card here: NVIDIA Drivers

This PC encountered 2 unexpected crash(es) (BSOD, blue screen) in the 30 days before this validation, the most recent on 2026-10-24.

Crashes like these are often caused by a faulty driver, unstable overclocking or memory settings, overheating, or failing hardware.

Make sure Windows and your drivers are up to date. If the PC is overclocked, try returning to stock settings. The BSOD Details button in the Software section lists each crash.

The partition C: (on disk KINGSTON SA400S37480G) is almost full, with only 10.1 GB of free space remaining. At this level, Windows may fail to install updates, create temporary files, or operate reliably.

Freeing up space immediately is recommended: use the Windows cleanup tool or remove unnecessary files and applications.

The partition E: (on disk KINGSTON SA400S37480G) is almost full, with only 6.2 GB of free space remaining. At this level, Windows may fail to install updates, create temporary files, or operate reliably.

Freeing up space immediately is recommended: use the Windows cleanup tool or remove unnecessary files and applications.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
5147 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
5141.71 MHz (37 * 138.96 MHz) - Max Turbo: 5147.11 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, VT-x, 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. 0x73
TDP
51 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
TjMax: 100°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA
Socket
LGA1151
North Bridge
Intel Skylake rev 07
South Bridge
Intel Z270 rev 00
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc. 1501 (07/13/2021)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
16 GB
Channels
128 bits
Dual Channel
Effective Speed
DDR4-3520
1760 MHz
Memory Slots (2 / 4)
empty
S0
G.SKILL
8 GB
S1
empty
S2
G.SKILL
8 GB
S3
Total Size
16384 MB (16 GB)
Type
Dual Channel (128 bit) DDR4-SDRAM
Frequency
1760 MHz (DDR4-3520) - Ratio: 3:38
Timings
14-15-15-35-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C14-8GTES
Slot #2 Module
8 GB G.Skill DDR4-4000 F4-4000C14-8GTES
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Clock
1058 MHz
GPU VRAM
2 GB
Peak GPU temp.
31 °C
0100 °C
GPU Name
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 - Manufacturer: ASUS
GPU Frequency
1058.5 MHz (Turbo: 1110.5 MHz)
GPU Specifications
Process: 28 nm / Transistors: 3.54 B / Die Size: 294 mm² / TDP: 230 W
GPU Units
Cores: 1536 | Render (ROP): 32
GPU VRAM
2 GB GDDR5 (Hynix) | 256-bit Bus @ 3505 MHz
GPU Drivers
NVIDIA GeForce Driver 474.11 | Version 30.0.14.7411 (11/28/2022)
05 Storage
C:\KINGSTON SA400S37480G (FW: SAN20102)
88% usedTotal 447 GiB
Drive
KINGSTON SA400S37480G (FW: SAN20102)
Capacity
447 GiB (~480 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: SATA
Partition
C:\ - Size: 87.4GB (88.4% used) | 2 other volume found
Run Time
Power Cycles: 677 | Power-On: 2088 h (~87 days)
Health
Remaining Life: 96% | Temperature: 26°C
06 Display
Monitor
AOC International 2350 (W04'2013)
Specifications
23.1 inches (58.7 cm) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) @ 50-76 Hz
Current Mode
1920 x 1080 pixels | 60 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 (6.1) Ultimate Edition (x64) -
Security
Secure Boot: Unknown | TPM: Enabled (V2.0 hardware)
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled
Power Plan
High performance | 3 plans defined
Boot Time
33 seconds (Logon: 22 s. | Startup: 11 s.)
Stability
13 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Hardware Errors
7 fatal hardware errors (WHEA) recorded
Drivers
4 devices have no driver installed
Processes
9 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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