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I have a i7 5930k processor that is showing 3 cores and 6 threads

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is this a bad processor?

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Please run a test to your processor with the processor diagnostic tool, this will let you know if the processor is good or has failed.

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm?wapkw=processor+diagnostic+tool http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-031726.htm?wapkw=processor+diagnostic+tool

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You might have to do a clean install of your OS.

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Were you able to run the processor diagnostic tool?

Please let me know your findings.

Allan.

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