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the z170 has up to 20 pcie lanes . im not sure how many clevo implemented but clearly you got 16 going through the MXMs and im assuming no issues with nvme so probably has 20 lanes from the pch

I highly suspect the Pro Precision 9 won’t be released this year. Intel has only provided a refreshed Arrow Lake SKU (e.g., 290HX Plus), which lacks vPro support. This situation is similar to 2024, where the Precision 7x90 was absent due to the limited update from the 14900HX refresh.

Thanks, but that wasn't exactly my view. 🙂 It seems you've misunderstood the idea. She was to use only a modified cable between the motherboard and display, without a converter board at all. Re-read the latest replies from DevilAnGeL, the author of the "Ultimate 8770W yet?" thread. You even wrote there earlier. I've read that DELL workstations also use a similar converter board (with a newer microprocessor). I can't say how compatible it is with HP.

Msi nowadays... The company is hoping to profit on premium products and AI data centers https://www.techspot.com/news/111720-msi-plans-raise-prices-up-30-amid-memory.html

sounds like the same prob i had with my m6800 n GTX 880M n P5200 both not shown in win even bios, both r DELL ones n working fine in my 7720, but ordered a new mainboard n we will see it will solve the prob or not

I upgraded my nVidia graphics driver to version NVIDIA RTX Driver Release 595 R595 U2 (595.79) | Windows 11 https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/details/265805/ And now I can adjust my screen's brighness just fine. And I can enjoy all the advanced features of my expensive nVidia card including desktop recording without the Intel card getting in the way.

Dear @Developer79 This is absolutely outstanding work.👍 good luck my friend and we hope you finish the project development soon .. greetings….

maybe will help: TG Putty Basic, TG Putty Advance and TG Putty Pro from Thermal Grizzly put to the test - from usable to absolute top class, even in your wallet | igor´sLAB u can see at page 3, it starts at around 120µm(= 0.12mm) at the "Thermal Resistance Rth in cm²K/W" diagram

It's crazy how instead of quietly opting not to pay the entitlement and indignation that someone would exercise their right to charge for their work. I surf more than post on most forums these days. I do keep plenty of popcorn on hand though for the routine flame wars that break out..... I'm on the fence with AI supporting technologies. If we can get FG latency down to non FG levels (IE, allow acknowledged user interrupts on generated frames), I'm ok with it but till then for many games it is a non starter. If DLSS advances sufficiently enough to be indistinguishable from traditional hardware rendered frames and the end user experience is identical, that's a win for performance because we've shifted a large portion of the rendering burden onto another another technology that provides an overall better gaming experience. My problem with DLSS5 is going to be it isn't trying to match the original rendered images. Instead, it is going all Instagram / Snapchat filters on everything and actually changes drastically what the original source looked like and that doesn't work for me. On the other hand, devs may embrace DLSS5 and design their original textures with DLSS5 in their workflow to determine their desired final product. I'm ok with this and I think this is what the future holds. Using AI to assist in your image/texture generation both source/static and realtime / ingame. I think many are up in arms right now because of the drastic "glow up" it is giving pre-existing games to the point it drastically changes the original.....like many do online applying insane filters to their pictures that are painfully obvious to everyone with a modicum of a critical eye. I know I've grown tired of family and friends routinely slapping filters on their social media pictures. I never use them. It's not real life and when you happen to run into those same family and friends out and about they look NOTHING like their online pictures. Until then? I'll stick with traditional rendering unless the performance is so low that it is counter enjoyable and then I would entertain it. Remember first gen RT was laughed at....it is now standard and AMD and Intel followed suit First gen DLSS was laughed at....it is now standard and AMD and Intel followed suit First gen FG was laughed at.....it is rapidly becoming a standard option and AMD and Intel following suit Nvidia owns 94% of the discrete GPU market.... they're clearly onto something or at least something consumers prefer. Not now, but I expect DLSS5 to be a major workflow tool for future dev work.... Is that a good or bad thing? Time will tell....

For those frustrated with the 2400MHz RAM limit on the Alienware Area-51M R1, I've found a way to bypass the restriction and overclock the memory up to 2933MHz. This guide will walk you through the process step by step. ‏# 🔧 Requirements ‏Before you begin, you should be familiar with BIOS modding tools. You’ll need: ‏✅ Intel CSME Tools (for BIOS backup – version 12) ‏✅ UEFI Tool ‏✅ IFR Extractor ‏✅ RU.EFI (for modifying BIOS variables) ‏✅ A bootable USB drive ‏💡 How to Boot with UEFI Shell: ‏* Rename ShellX64.efi to bootx64.efi. ‏* Place it in the /EFI/BOOT/ directory on a FAT32-formatted USB drive. ‏* (use rufus ) ‏# 🛠 Step-by-Step Guide ‏# 1️⃣ Extracting BIOS Data ‏1️⃣ Open the extracted BIOS file using UEFI Tool. ‏2️⃣ Press CTRL+F, go to the Text tab, and search for CFG LOCK. ‏3️⃣ Once found, scroll down, click the option, and extract the PE32 file (Extract As-Is). ‏# 2️⃣ Extracting BIOS Variables ‏1️⃣ Run IFR Extractor as an administrator. ‏2️⃣ Extract the PE32 file as a text document. ‏3️⃣ Note down the variables needed for modification. ‏# 3️⃣ Modifying BIOS with RU.EFI ‏1️⃣ Create a bootable USB drive with RU.EFI. ‏2️⃣ Enter BIOS and disable Secure Boot. Set the USB as the boot device. ‏3️⃣ Reboot the system and boot from USB. ‏4️⃣ After booting from the USB, you will automatically enter UEFI Shell. Here, you need to enter RU.EFI. ‏5️⃣ To access RU.EFI, type the following command and press Enter: ‏ FS0: ‏This will give you access to the USB drive. ‏6️⃣ Then, enter the following command to launch RU.EFI: ‏ RU.EFI ‏Once inside RU.EFI, the main menu will appear, and you can access the BIOS settings. ‏# Main Commands in RU.EFI: ‏* ESC: Exit the menu ‏* ALT + =: Search BIOS settings ‏* CTRL + Page Down: Navigate through pages of settings ‏* CTRL + W: Save changes ‏* ALT + Q: Exit RU.EFI and reboot the system ‏# 4️⃣ Overclocking RAM Speed in BIOS ‏1️⃣ Press CTRL + Page Down until you find variable 0A00. ‏2️⃣ Locate the 0A63/0A64 variables, which control RAM speed. ‏Modify the following values for 2933MHz: ‏ 0XA64 → 0B ‏ 0XA63 → 75 ‏✅ Standard setting for 2667MHz: ‏ 0XA64 → 0A ‏ 0XA63 → 6B ‏✅ Memory Profile: ‏ MEMORY PROFILE 0XA65 → 01 ‏✅ Additional Overclocking: ‏ 0X93F → 0B ‏💾 Save the settings: ‏✔ Press CTRL+W to save changes. ‏✔ Exit with ALT+Q (or Ctrl + Alt + Del). ‏✔ Re-enter BIOS and verify the changes. ‏# ⚠ Important Notes ‏✅ This method works on all BIOS versions: 1.0.1, 1.2, 1.19, 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, 1.28, 1.3.2 ‏✅ Best BIOS version for stability: 1.3.2 ‏🔹 Fully compatible with 200W GPU vBIOS ‏🔹 No sudden FPS drops or thermal throttling ‏✅ BIOS Update Warning ‏* Disable automatic BIOS updates in BIOS settings if you plan to use an older BIOS version. ‏* If the BIOS updates automatically, your settings may reset, requiring you to redo the process. ‏💡 Startup Delay Note: ‏After applying these changes, your system may take 1 to 2 minutes to display anything upon restart—this is normal. ‏💡 Incompatibility Recovery: ‏* If the selected frequency is not compatible with your RAM and your system doesn’t display anything, don’t panic! ‏* Simply disconnect the battery and reset the BIOS to restore the default settings. ‏⚠ Caution: ‏❌ Do NOT modify other settings in RU.EFI unless you know what you’re doing. ‏✅ I’m simply sharing my experience, and I hope this helps! ‏# 🎯 Final Thoughts ‏This method unlocks the full potential of RAM on the Alienware Area-51M R1, breaking Dell’s artificial 2400MHz limit. If you need help, feel free to ask! 💬 ‎‏. This is entirely at your own risk, and I take no responsibility for any issues that may arise. It is highly recommended that you back up your BIOS settings before making any changes and follow the steps carefully

New Precision systems announced. We have "Pro Precision 5" and "Pro Precision 7", each with a 14" and 16" version. I am guessing that the flagship workstation will be "Pro Precision 9" which is not announced yet. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-unveils-Dell-Pro-Precision-5-Series-14-and-16-with-Intel-Panther-Lake-and-LPCAMM-memory.1251264.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Super-powerful-Dell-Pro-Precision-7-14-and-Pro-Precision-7-16-workstation-laptops-are-now-official.1251730.0.html

Hello here are the files I extracted from the chips, I needed to disassemble everything. EC (MX25L512E, U44): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1si8vA-aMM6DynJNbjdEk2OcA8I06v3aE/view?usp=drivesdk BIOS (F25L16PA, U45): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPea1hd4nSIi4TAWSp7sILjDmHuhZhEN/view There's also a U48 chip, 512kbit too but I can't seem to read it... I would pay someone who succeeded into removing the whitelist or removing/updating something that's limiting the Kepler 700M/800M and 900M GPUs in the master slot. Edit: I removed the GOP/UEFI image from the GTX 970M 6GB VBIOS, it was successful because GPU-Z reports it as a non-UEFI Vbios (tested in slave slot). However in the master slot, it doesn't work. Laptop doesn't post and stays on. No backlight, just stays on with idle fans. Even someone got the 980M to boot with the X8100 (mobile socket, 2009-2010) what; https://www.computerbase.de/forum/threads/clevo-x8100-mit-gtx-980m-keine-hdmi-bildausgabe.1801599/

The CPU uses lanes—16 directly in the case of the 9900KS variant! Newer models use more. Additionally, the chipset generates even more lanes. This depends on the DMI speed. As mentioned, newer chipsets offer more lanes. The P870xx uses the same number of lanes for almost all model variants. In my opinion, the P870xx has enough lanes 🙂

25 bucks is honestly not much at all, especially these days. Perhaps I would be more inclined to pay that given I know some of your history and how high of standard you set for whats acceptable, let alone whats considered useful for benching. If you decide to give it away for free or charge w/e price you want that choice is ultimately yours. Anyone who skoffs at that can honestly kick rocks. In fact it pisses me off at how lax the moderation is over there as discussing pricing openly was always against their TOS unless they changed it. The whole thing reminds me of the type of person who would spend 5 grand on a pc only to re-use some long retired ratted out power strip and complain about it catching fire. Honestly dont regret no longer surfing those forums.

Im pretty sure the PCIE lanes to the CPU remains the same at 20 lanes but you can get more via chipset (albeit, slower and shared) Still, looking forward to how this ends. Might even sell all my old spare parts to consolidate into a P870 chassis

if you can give me it, i appreciate

Hello, I want to repaste my Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023). I already bought Counductonaut Extreme, PTM7950 and TG Putty Pro. But while searching some info on reddit, I found out that Asus Zephyrus laptops have very small gaps between heatsink and cram, mosfets, vrm chips - lower 0.2 mm. For this reason high-end thermal putty like TG Putty Pro may not be suitable in my Zephyrus Duo because it has large particles. I also checked Snark Domain channel (thermal putty tester), he said TG Putty Pro can be pressed up to 0.48 mm in practice. Thermal Grizzly web site says the lower gap is 0.2 mm. I.m a little confused. Since I already purchaed TG Putty Pro I wanted to ask here users who already repasted, tested different putty in their laptops, maybe in my model. Is it OK to use TG Putty Pro in Zephyrus Duo 16 for good contact between heatsink and CPU, GPU chips? If not, what thermal putty you can recommend? Thanks!

@FrancoTecno, Nice work bud. How much hassle was it. I still have the VM i used to make the drivers with all the files if you need the HWID list.

I know, but it's not seeing, my only theory is, the first owner or the builder of that 7710 (yes I'm not the first owner) bought only 7710 M5000M card, not the typical Precision 7710 7720 M6800 GPU. Uniquely, there is an option like this. I have another question, let's say this card is not working, and that's why bios is not seeing it, is there a way that I can understand it? Thanks again

Speaking of EVGA, I just started the RMA process on my P2 1600w. I noticed EVGA no longer carries Platinum or higher rated 1600w PSUs so we'll see how that goes..... -- For the prices being charged for specialty 5090s, they need to be binned, unlocked and offer the owner unfettered access to all the top end BIOS variants and be able to cross flash everything under the sun. 5090 market is in shambles atm and prices returning to $3k+ for even budget priced models. Zotac Solid is the cheapest 5090 available on pcpartpicker and it is ~$3800.....insane. I think you and I took the right approach and waited for prices to get somewhat sane before picking up our 5090s. I came to my senses with that Astral 5090 and returned it on day 59 of a 60 day return window and just rode that 9070xt till a good 5090 deal came along. Best decision I ever made. I'll never gravitate towards the top end of the 090 series ever again. I'm loathe to think of the pricing of the 6090 whenever that drops.... -- I finally got a chance to watch the GN report on AMD and no surprise there just massive disappointment as always. Jensen laid the groundwork and AMD hopped right in schmoozing the administration full tilt. AMD really committed to schmoozing with the Biden administration and went full tilt with the trump administration. The current administration is, ah, much more open to increased "collabs" with big corporations and, um, "maximizing" their interfacing via Super PACs and other donations (Ballroom aisle one)......when we saw all the tech CEOs and high rollers sitting front and center at the inauguration, we knew what was coming. Unadulterated greed and an administration that is extra sensitive to pocket lining has relegated the common citizen even further down the food chain. I still want AMD to succeed because they are the GPU underdog and if only to counter Nvidia just as they did to Intel to keep both in check. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9070xt vs 7900xtx with the newest drivers.... 7900xtx is still a beast and unless you want better RT and access to the newest technologies, zero reason to upgrade and you get an extra 8GB on top of it to boot with the 7900xtx: The only meaningful overall upgrade from a 7900xtx is a 5080 or 5090 IMHO: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The entitlement is insane. "Why can't I have it for free?" "It's stupid to charge for some stupid mod" @Prema did the right thing and only works with those he trusts along with an OEM. I know you're like me and every time I was given access to custom work, mods or files with a clear directive from the creator to not share them, I never shared them period. Most times, I never even mentioned it in forums and still don't because you're always going to have someone message you asking for it, pleading for it and getting mad when you say no. I just opt to keep that to myself and quietly work with it on my own. One reason why in the 5090 forums last year watching people begging then getting mad wanting those who had the XOC to break their NDAs or promises and share them was nails on a chalkboard to me. Yes, I wanted the BIOS but I also understood why I did not have access to them and they were basically going after and blaming the wrong people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MSI x870E Unify Max is looking very tasty....... Also MSI......raising prices and cutting back on lower end SKUs to compensate for supply shortages AKA the double Whammy.... https://videocardz.com/newz/msi-says-nvidia-is-supplying-about-20-fewer-gpus-than-the-market-needs "To protect margins, MSI plans to cut back on lower-end models and move more resources toward higher-end products. Money UDN says low-end models previously made up about 30% of the mix, and MSI now wants to focus more on mid-range and higher-tier products, with RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 class systems..."

So, now the trolls come out of the woodwork. Entitlement is a serious problem. That's one reason why @Prema changed his approach. Good guys are always hated, LOL. https://www.overclock.net/posts/29569920/

sorry for the late response... yeah took a pic while was on it... n u really able to feel the difference when u blow on the original holes, u nearly not feel anythin on the other side with ur hand, with the 1.2mm holes u really feel it, but no wonder 1.2mm holes have a 125% bigger air passage then 0.8mm: and is a f*cking boring work, doin over 1000 times the same shit 😄

Thanks evryone, i had to clear the CMOS, but didn't do it correctly.