MSI vs Intel Core i9 Stability Fix recommendations - get more stable performance

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If you've got an Intel Core i9 processor (especially a Core i9-14900K or 13900K) then you might have noticed some stuttering and stability issues. This includes games losing frame rates, being unstable or crashing a lot. If you've seen the error message that you're out of video memory and your game has crashed as a result (especially with Unreal Engine games) then this could be caused by settings in your BIOS. MSI (like others) has settings in the BIOS which are meant to boost more performance by drawing more power and putting your CPU under more load. This can make your system faster, but it can also potentially cause instability. Igor's lab got a statement direct from Intel about this: https://www.igorslab.de/en/intel-releases-the-13th-and-14th-generation-k-sku-processor-instability-issue-update/ And this update direct from Intel https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/8/24152383/intel-motherboard-manufacturer-i9-stability-bios-update-baseline-profile-default Following that various motherboard manufacturers released BIOS updates and settings changes for motherboards to counter the problem. To fix your stability problems with your Intel Core i9 processor if you are using an MSI motherboard, follow these steps: 1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard by visiting the MSI website 2. Update and install the new BIOS 3. Select "Intel Default settings" from the cooler selection options 4. Alternatively access this from OC settings and CPU Cooler tuning 5. Turn XMP back on 6. Reboot your PC NOTE - you might see a drop in performance, but you should see an improvement in stability. Not this is MSI's new recommendations. Previously it was: See here - https://www.msi.com/blog/improving-gaming-stability-for-intel-core-i9-13900k-and-core-i9-14900k HOWEVER. Intel has released a statement saying this isn't best: "Intel is not recommending motherboard manufacturers to use ‘baseline’ power delivery settings on boards capable of higher values. Intel’s recommended ‘Intel Default Settings’ are a combination of thermal and power delivery features along with a selection of possible power delivery profiles based on motherboard capabilities." Instead you should use the settings mentioned in this video. Also see this guide on MSI BIOS flashing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTkXunUAriE Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Products: Products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially. Specs of the build: (note this includes affiliate links that earn me a commission at no extra cost to you) Motherboard - MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI https://amzn.to/43Q3iLM CPU - Intel Core i9-14900K (https://youtu.be/jP7nERdD-Gk) Thermal Right contact frame - https://amzn.to/3xukXfU Case - Lian Li Dynamic Evo XL - https://youtu.be/RjUwRy6FOs8 Fans - Lian Li SL-INF 140 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HUpX6v1qTE And Lian Li SL-INF fans (https://youtu.be/W_ApiN_Wueg) (120mm) And Lian Li SL-INF 140 reverse blade https://youtu.be/ZdoCrYgZyE8 CPU cooler - NZXT Kraken Elite 360 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5r3SG3ACwE RAM - Corsair Dominator Titanium 32GB 72000MT/s https://go.corsair.com/baya19 NVMEs - Crucial T700 (Two 2TB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B08Cv8Pb9nI) Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjOyCB7Vqjw) Crucial P3 Plus 2TB (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPSnnKGYl54) PSU - Corsair RMX shift RM1000x https://youtu.be/yafbKAuyntw GPU - Asus ROG Strix RTX 4090 OC White Edition (https://amzn.to/3tr1nzc) RGB - Lian Li Strimer Plus V2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnzx75cw3s) RGB GPU - 600Watt Strimer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjOyo2H69vw) Related videos Is your CPU thermal throttling? how to check easily and fix it https://youtu.be/sVEXd-Wp8FY How to install a CPU contact frame in your current gaming PC https://youtu.be/GPQQzrRp_Gc Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:24 Intel recommendations 03:08 Updating your motherboard BIOS 06:05 M-Flash 08:18 MSI benchmarks 08:57 Intel recommendations 09:27 Intel benchmarks 10:02 Intel Recommended BIOS tweaks 😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members: SirSpawnsALot, Meatykeyboard, Rawrr483, Space Cannons, Mike S, Jason Morgan, Starastin, McFarty, Kraken Tortoise, Gaming Nomad, Jay Shank 007, Beaster Bunny, Spandau Guy, Steve Patterson, Chris Thompson, D Shaddix, Hao Vo, Scott Chappelle, Sotong, AuF5guy, Friendly Fire, Elbert McCormick, Fazu Battlecaster, Dureren12, ONENONLYCASPER, April Nelson, aDam aDamin, MMBGAMING51, toxicslushpuppy, ZekkRagnos, Mark Ward, Steve Oswald and you?