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i9 14900kf Voltage Settings for Preventing Processor Degradation

GuySettingVoltages
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I'm looking for some insight into what updates I need to run and where to find them that are specific to the i9 14900kf processor. 

 

I've read similar threads, but there doesn't really appear to be much consensus on the resolution. I understand and have heard of an update (BIOS?) published by Intel, but haven't been able to locate it. 

 

I did run the BIOS scan through Intel's SSU software and here is the output from that for my processor and motherboard. This seems to be a pretty nuanced discussion that exceeds my level of knowledge, so appreciate any help you may be able to provide. 

 

"Processor"
- "Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF"
Architecture:"x64"
ATPO:"Not Available"
Availability:"Running or Full Power"
Caption:"Intel64 Family 6 Model 183 Stepping 1"
- "Chipset Name":"Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF"
Link:"http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/search.html?keyword=Core+i9+14900KF"
CPU Speed:"3.20 GHz"
Current Voltage:"1.6 volts"
Driver:"Not Available"
Driver Date:"04/21/2009 12:00 AM"
Driver Path:"C:\Windows\system32\drivers\intelppm.sys"
Driver Provider:"Microsoft"
Driver Version:"10.0.22621.3235"
Ext. Family:"Not Available"
Family:"Not Available"
FPO:"Not Available"
INF:"cpu.inf"
INF Section:"IntelPPM_Inst.NT"
Install Date:"Not Available"
Last Error Code:"Not Available"
Level 1 Cache:"24 x 384 KB"
Level 2 Cache:"24 x 32768 KB"
Level 3 Cache:"36 MB"
Load:"Not Available%"
Manufacturer:"GenuineIntel"
Model:"183"
Name:"Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF"
Number of Cores:"24"
Number of Cores Enabled:"24"
Number of Logical Processors:"32"
Part Number:"To Be Filled By O.E.M."
Power Management Capabilities:"Not Available"
Power Management Supported:"No"
Processor ID:"BFEBFBFF000B0671"
Revision:"Not Available"
Serial Number:"To Be Filled By O.E.M."
Service Name:"intelppm"
Status:"OK"
Stepping:"1"
Version:"Not Available"

 

Computer:

BaseBoard Manufacturer:"Micro-Star International Co., Ltd."
BIOS Mode:"UEFI"
BIOS Version/Date:"American Megatrends International, LLC. A.51 , 08/13/2024 12:00 AM"
CD or DVD:"Not Available"
Embedded Controller Version:"255.255"
Platform Role:"Desktop"
Processor:"Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF , GenuineIntel"
Secure Boot State:"On"

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RandyT_Intel
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Hi GuySettingVoltages,


If you want to update your BIOS, I recommend contacting your motherboard manufacturer for additional settings and configurations.


I have also attached an article related to the settings you are searching for. Please note that these settings are recommended by Intel to mitigate issues for 13th and 14th generation processors.


Microcode (0x129) Update for Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors - Intel Community

June 2024 Guidance regarding Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen K/KF/KS instability reports - Intel Community


Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms such as game crashes, BSOD (Blue Screen of Death), etc., you may still find it beneficial to use these settings as they are highly recommended by Intel.


Randy T. 

Intel Customer Support Technician 

   


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Jayboy
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I waited and saved for 9 fking years and the right time to build my PC only to get a faulty CPU. WTF are you at over there at INTEL. Stop with the damage controll BS. I've been a support agent for years in the past and this disgusting behaviour is the norm for any call centres in general. The issue starts with "team leaders" or "tech gurus", and I use those terms very reluctantly, being given scripts by their bosses on how to navigate people away from a refund. It's crazy and has to stop.

INTEL, what is your company worth. Surely you have planned for an issue such as this? Surely you didn't think for a second that there might one day be a bad batch and your company will have to cough up refunds for. Surely.

Right now I'm on the penultimate BIOS update and I simply don't want to update to the latest as I've read on here and the web that there is a 20% loss in performance!! Why are you (INTEL) trying to dodge bullets. Just admit it and get on with replacements! 

I'm sure your company's bottom line wont be affected too much, right?

 

PS I should have known better and stuck with AMD!

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Jayboy
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Don't get sucked into the merry-go-round of damage control INTEL calls support brother. RMA!

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