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  1. Popcan
    It is in power settings and listed as "ultra performance" on a side not, I just updated to 1.25.0 and now have been locked out of all undervolting... So I don't recommend updating. Edit: I was able to get it working again with the Smokeless_UMAF by disabling and re-enabling the overclock and undervolting protection options. Still using throttle stop.
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    No, I set my keyboard color scheme and deleted AWCC. Haven’t had it for well over a year. Besides TCC and power setting in bios everything is default. The only downside to not having AWCC is not having fan control. It doesn’t ramp up how I’d prefer but it works. every bios update I check r23 to make sure it didn’t kil my uv. But from what I can tell, all of my issues have been with Awcc and how it interacts with the bios.
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    It was working for me on the R1. I have overclocking enabled in bios but I left everything on default. In performance mode set in bios. All I changed in bios was the thermal limit. Set to 15. Awcc would mess with any settings I set and would get stuck in balance mode often. I couldn’t use awcc and throttle stop. Awcc would break the bios settings pretty much. I would have to revert to default and then reset the bios. I am on the latest bios for my r1. I did get an early build of the r1, so maybe there is something else going on on the hardware side I don’t know. I also confirm my under volt with r23 scores.
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    I use Throttle Stop. I have an R1 and the bios overclocking/undervolting has been hit and miss. I have ThrottleStop run at boot that adjusts my voltage down and I have my temps set to 80c -15 in bios. still creeps up to the 90s though. It is what it is. I used the honeywell phase pads and love it so far. its all I use anymore. Only other thing is to crank your fans to max when gamin with a custom fan curve in the AWCC. However I stopped using the AWCC as it causes issues with changing power settings. It might be fixed now or better on the R2 but I dont use it. I'm always plugged in.
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    Its embedded in the bios and cannot be turned off until it has boot. It is annoying.
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    If you are asking if it will hurt it to run it without a shield, the answer is no *. The * being it will run hotter and possibly shorten its life overall if used hard. They will throttle and lower speeds if they get too hot. The airflow is quite good internally. I run one of mine without a cover but its just used for games. Its a risk i'm fine with, I don't keep anything important on them. both of my smaller drive don't have a cover either. all in all it probably has a very small effect on keeping them cool but i'm not an engineer and have not looked into it or tested anything. but I have been rocking my setup for 2 years with no issues. Cheers!
  7. Popcan
    Thank you for the article, I had not seen that one.
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    Does anyone know for sure if our CPUs in the M18 r1 and r2 are affected by the Intel ordeal? From what I found pretty much any intel CPU in the 13th and 14th gen that uses more than 65 watts is affected by this, mobile or desktop. Intel is supposed to be releasing a microcode update for the chips but that would have to pass through Dell? that means the new locked out bios would have to be used...
  9. Popcan
    Nice! I hope Dell gave you a free upgrade for your troubles.
  10. Popcan
    Anyone have any recommendations for a cooling pad? I currently am running a Cooler Master Notepad U3 without fans. Removed the fans a while back when I got it for my Alienware 17in (ranger) I found the fans to do nothing for the overheating cpu. I still have the fans beating around somewhere, I thought about trying them out on the m18 but thought maybe there was something better out there. Thanks all!
  11. Popcan
    hmm, I don’t think I have that intel audio stuff installed. Did swapping out the LM fix your issue?
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    That is unfortunate… to say the least… is that intelligo stuff for the Igp or audio? I have the igp disabled and anything with virtualization turned off in bios. Which could be why I’m not having the issue. But if it would help I could turn some stuff on and see if my end has issues.
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    Interesting, mine went up 300-500 poionts. havn't checked wattage used while gaming yet. ill do that today. EDIT: GPU Used to hit 176w now max i could get out of it is 168.55w CPU is more or less the same. but i have max temp set to 85c EDIT 2: Ran 3dMark and got it to hit 176w again.
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    YET another Bios, This one isn;t listed as critical... https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=8wg0h&oscode=w2021&productcode=alienware-m18-r1-laptop
  15. Popcan
    I don't remember if thats the same one i was getting but most of my bsod had to do with undervolting/overclocking.
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