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14th Gen "Raptor Lake Refresh"

Yeh I'm sure I've seen microcode updates pushed via windows update before.. Due so a security issue... Can't remember the details as it's going back a while... Windows 10 era.

Yes, those are controlled by mcupdate_genuineintel.dll (Intel) / mcupdate_authenticamd.dll (AMD) if you remove those files out of the System32 folder it stops the auto updates on both platforms and then you can run a UEFI/BIOS defined MC if your MB supports those features.
 
Finally updated my z790-h to the latest microcode. With all the intel defaults on the 14900k cracked 36k on R23, with the wattage limits increased (I have a full custom loop) and a -0.15v undervolt it hit 40k again so it all seems about the same as before. Now that this is here I'll toy with voltages to see if I can get a tiny bit higher when I have a boredom window. At some point I might go direct die.
 
Hi all, I have been watching buildzoid videos recently on the raptor lake issues. In one of his latest videos on the apex encore he says that a higher voltage is observed with lower LLC level 3 1.100mohms vs LLC level 5 0.73mohms. I presumed one of the main issues was that the AC/DC load lines were set too high. So why would lower values lead to a higher max voltage? Thanks!

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Finally updated my z790-h to the latest microcode. With all the intel defaults on the 14900k cracked 36k on R23, with the wattage limits increased (I have a full custom loop) and a -0.15v undervolt it hit 40k again so it all seems about the same as before. Now that this is here I'll toy with voltages to see if I can get a tiny bit higher when I have a boredom window. At some point I might go direct die.
My 14900k on Asus Apex Encore with new microcode has 37956, not bad
 
Running it stock on latest bios or undervolted/overclocked?
Am running it on a very old Bios which was before all the power limit cuts

The only thing i changed from my motherboard default settings was the max power draw of PL1 to 200watts & PL2 to 285watts.
I can always increase them again if needed
 
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My 14900KS system isn't too far off a year old now, which is running on bios 1703 on the Asus Apex Encore. I just run mine at a static O/C with it all set manually, while I have no current limits set it has a limited vCore.
 
My 14900KS system isn't too far off a year old now, which is running on bios 1703 on the Asus Apex Encore. I just run mine at a static O/C with it all set manually, while I have no current limits set it has a limited vCore.
Just looked on CPU-Z and it says my Asus Dark Hero Bios is version 1102 dated 15/03/24
 
I'm running my Asus Encore on 1002 bios dates 21/02/24. Undervolted and overclocked on the stopgap 13600K. Looking to get 14900K/KF soon, as no new news on Bartlett lake.
 
I'm running my Asus Encore on 1002 bios dates 21/02/24. Undervolted and overclocked on the stopgap 13600K. Looking to get 14900K/KF soon, as no new news on Bartlett lake.

Under-volting is the new overclocking...you can cap the volatage quite well and still run 100% boost 24/7, and still get very close cinebench scores, so close it's almost margin of error compared to stock @100% boost.
 
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I assume with the microcode update its safe to buy new sealed 13th and 14th gen processors? Is there anyway of verifying used processors to see if they've been affected?
 
I assume with the microcode update its safe to buy new sealed 13th and 14th gen processors? Is there anyway of verifying used processors to see if they've been affected?

Should come with a security sticker on the box to see if it's opened.

No reason not buy a brand new one, especially if you under volt. I've not updated bios but I've been running under volted since day one as it's a no brainer to keep a lid on heat and power draw for essentially zero performance cost.

That said I wouldn't go out of my way to buy one unless nessesary... Socket is pretty much end of life so. I'd go AMD if building a whole system right now.
 
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Just having creator pc/photo pc build with a 14900k and gigabyte aero g will i get issues with this configuration ,will the new bios microcodes help ?,do i ask the pc builders to install fixes and under volt as i am not sure this is the sort of thing i am that competent in setting in bios or never had the need to before ,do i run a system check bench to see if i have issues when it arrives? with regards to heat and power consumption any info appreciated
 
Just having creator pc/photo pc build with a 14900k and gigabyte aero g will i get issues with this configuration ,will the new bios microcodes help ?,do i ask the pc builders to install fixes and under volt as i am not sure this is the sort of thing i am that competent in setting in bios or never had the need to before ,do i run a system check bench to see if i have issues when it arrives? with regards to heat and power consumption any info appreciated

I'd update the BIOS for sure.

To check voltages and temps, just run HWmonitor in the background and then run cinebench to load up the CPU to 100%.
 
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