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i7 8750h - can't undervolt

elth4lio
Beginner
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I have an MSI GE63-8RF Raider with an i7 8750h, I had to reinstall windows and since then I can't undervolt anymore. The Core-Voltage section is greyed out. 

I haven't updated my BIOS if you're wondering. I just reinstalled windows. 

 

Any ideas of how to undervolt or make the XTU work again?

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AlHill
Super User
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That is correct - you cannot undervolt.  Intel has disabled this because of a security issue:

https://securityboulevard.com/2019/12/plundervolt-a-new-intel-processor-undervolting-vulnerability/

And, you processor is an H processor.  XTU supports only X and K processors.

 

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AlHill
Super User
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That is correct - you cannot undervolt.  Intel has disabled this because of a security issue:

https://securityboulevard.com/2019/12/plundervolt-a-new-intel-processor-undervolting-vulnerability/

And, you processor is an H processor.  XTU supports only X and K processors.

 

elth4lio
Beginner
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I thought it was an installation problem. Thanks a lot!

Bryton
Beginner
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Same here, absolute bull**bleep** that they are removing a important feature, these 8750H processors run stupid hot.

AlHill
Super User
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@Bryton Stay with your own thread.

 

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