bios 1801 update for Apex Encore - should I upgrade or not?

[optiman]

My system is very stable with 1703 bios and now I see 1801 is available.  My issue is that the notes for 1801 are not helpful, not clear as to what changes were made between 1703 and 1801.

The old rule was, only update if you are having issues, or if there is a clear fix to address stability.

Can anyone tell me what exactly changed with 1801?

my rig:

ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE

Intel 14900KS

Corsair  DOMINATOR® TITANIUM RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 DRAM 8000MT/s CL38 Intel XMP Memory Kit 

ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB EVA-02 EDITION

T700 gen5 4tb, installed in the M.2.1 slot

ROG-STRIX-RTX4090-24G-GAMING

ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II

[optiman]

@Silent_Scone   can you help?

[optiman]

what joke, not one reply from Asus team on this request.  Customer Service has gone downhill.  Time to look at other options

[tmguy261]

asus is a joke, buy MSI its way better 

[Jiaszzz_ROG]

Hello @optiman 

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delayed response.
We have confirmed that the update notes for BIOS version 1801 are as: Enhanced system performance, stability and allowed the C1E power state to be disabled.

If your current BIOS version is functioning stably, you may consider remaining on the current version and evaluating the update notes of future BIOS releases to determine whether an update is necessary.

Thank you.

[Jiaszzz_ROG]

Hello @optiman 

BIOS updates are typically implemented to address potential compatibility issues, enhance system stability, or improve performance.
CPU performance is influenced by various factors, including the hardware itself, the cooling environment within the build, the nature of the workload, and whether advanced configurations such as voltage or frequency adjustments have been applied. While BIOS updates may optimize performance in certain scenarios, they might also involve trade-offs in specific application contexts to prioritize stability or compatibility.
If you have specific usage requirements, we recommend evaluating the BIOS update's impact and considering additional BIOS setting adjustments. For example, you could review CPU core settings, power management modes, or other relevant parameters. Testing the system under your typical usage scenarios can help determine whether the performance meets your expectations.

Thank you.

[optiman]

well better late than never I guess.  Ok, so why is C1E power state being disabled better?  Is that the default after updating the bios, Or it just means we can now disable that if we want to?  I mainly want to know if this update reduces performance in any way.

[optiman]

Thanks, but you did not answer any of my questions. 😞