Any final BIOS verdict? AW17r4

I've read a little bit about the different BIOS versions released. Much of the information seems to be spread out all over the place and seeming to have different impacts on different hardware configurations.

Really I was wondering if anyone has any good information on the best, most reliable BIOS version at the moment.

I am still sitting on 1.0.2

Thanks!!

 

I am now using V 1.0.8 and the temperatures are very good. Any issues with your 17 R4?

My 17 is the 2017 Kaby Lake version.

 

I haven't had any issues at all and temps are quite well.


I actually just got a message back from PreSonus.... I have been having issues connecting to my RM32ai mixing board via Firewire/Thunderbolt 3. After about a week of communications and pretty ignorant information coming from their side: I was told today that they will not provide support until I update my drivers and BIOS. I tried to explain to them that FIRST: they are pointing me in the direction of the drivers for the 17r3. SECOND: As per @iunlock 1.0.2 is the most stable BIOS, and that the most recent BIOS seems to be crippling some of these systems and causing extreme instability. As this is the computer I use all day for work.... and I mean in front of my clients ALL DAY LONG ... testing a potentially unstable BIOS? Yeah.... I kinda need to earn a living... This computer runs my studio and it goes down = I go down ... (ummmm... Phrasing?). This is where I live. lol... no time for BS man.

anyways my original post was pure curiosity... the PreSonus refusal for support just happened. That was not my intention here.

Though any help getting this thing to connect reliably to my RM32ai would be a help. But not sure that is really something that belongs @ notebookreview.

Unfortunately you're generally dealing with people here that know a little bit more than customer support asking if you turned it on and back off again..... Yes I just coded a website, some php, a new java script to play with, tore apart a $3k computer before even turning it on to apply a highly conductive liquid metal thermal compound, etc, etc, etc.... Yes.... I am pretty sure I "turned it off and back on again"
LOL.... I even sent screen capture video of downloading all the drivers, uninstalling, reinstalling, restarting, showing all device driver information etc.... they STILL asked.... "did you watch the damn video?!?!"


**********************************sorry... i'm kinda fuming**********************************



ANYWAYS!!!


Here's after a wasted morning playing Warcraft a few days ago.... Several several wasted hours.... so worth it!

Okay temps for the clocks I suppose. I wouldn't mind trying to drop that a bit. Running OCCT results in much lower temperatures. CPU intensive games probably do a better job benchmarking.... I also don't like the difference between core #0 and core #3. Perhaps I'll pull her apart and inspect the Conductonaut. Thoughts @iunlock?

 

I'd use hwinfo from now on. You may be getting some TDP throttling but can't tell with ****ty CPU HW monitor. You need to show throttle limits, limit reasons and temps really.

Just observation on your core differential btw. cores 0 and 2 are the top side of the CPU and 1 and 3 are the bottom side. This means it's unbalanced (not write flat on the bottom of the die) so when you properly stress it I suspect your temps could rise into the 90s.
Have you unlocked all the limits to unleash the CPU properly? I.e.BIOS set to 0 and XTU limits maxed before applying OC?

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I'm on the latest and greatest (1.0.12) and have set world record R4 firestrike scores with it. It's rock stable for me

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Please post your results?

 

they are both in my signature with links!

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