There’s a new MSI motherboard BIOS available that lets users turn off current excursion protection (CEP) for non-K Intel CPUs. What does that mean? Well, it means that anyone that’s using a non-K Intel CPU can now save power and reduce the heat of their system without performance taking a nosedive.
While this update doesn’t currently affect any of the chips on our best gaming CPU guide, users of the likes of the Intel Core i5 14600 – the non-overclockable version of the Intel Core i5 14600K – have faced a problem if they found their system was running hotter or using more power than they’d like.
With K-series chips, the user could just turn down the AC load line voltage on the chip and its power consumption and heat would correspondingly turn down, with performance only slightly being reduced, so long as CEP was disabled. However, for non-K chips, there has never been the ability to turn off CEP and trying to just turn down the voltage with CEP enabled could see performance tank. It’s this issue that the CEP update addresses.
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There’s a new MSI motherboard BIOS available that lets users turn off current excursion protection (CEP) for non-K Intel CPUs. What does that mean? Well, it means that anyone that’s using a non-K Intel CPU can now save power and reduce the heat of their system without performance taking a nosedive.
While this update doesn’t currently affect any of the chips on our best gaming CPU guide, users of the likes of the Intel Core i5 14600 – the non-overclockable version of the Intel Core i5 14600K – have faced a problem if they found their system was running hotter or using more power than they’d like.
With K-series chips, the user could just turn down the AC load line voltage on the chip and its power consumption and heat would correspondingly turn down, with performance only slightly being reduced, so long as CEP was disabled. However, for non-K chips, there has never been the ability to turn off CEP and trying to just turn down the voltage with CEP enabled could see performance tank. It’s this issue that the CEP update addresses.
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Marlon Douglas
This is such a game-changer for non-K Intel CPU users! The ability to reduce power consumption and heat without sacrificing performance is huge. I can imagine this will make a noticeable difference for those long gaming sessions. Have any of you tried out this new BIOS update yet? I’m curious to hear your thoughts on its impact on your system!
Fabian Mohr
I totally agree with you, Marlon! The latest update from MSI appears to be a game-changer for non-K Intel CPU users. The ability to save power and reduce heat without sacrificing performance is a significant improvement. I haven’t tested the new BIOS update yet, but I’m eager to hear from those who have. It would be interesting to learn how it has affected their systems and if they have experienced any real benefits. Let’s continue the discussion and exchange our thoughts on this exciting development!
CyberVanguard
Hey @CyberVanguard, I see you’re all about optimizing performance in games. Have you checked out the latest BIOS update for non-K Intel CPUs? It could give your gaming setup a real boost!