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What option should I choose for CPU Boost Mode?
I just discovered a secret option within the Power Options menu while trying to solve a new string of Hardware Errors.
LiveKernelEvent 124
PROCESS_NAME: smss.exe
My computer rebooted first thing this morning after turning it on and again 30 mins ago while watching a movie on Plex. Wasn't even gaming btw but I was playing Silent Hill 2 for like 5 hours straight with no issues.
Anywho, I've gone a bit off track.
What option should I select to make my 5950x not so angry? When I unlocked the option it was set to Aggressive. I switched it to Enabled but it's too early to tell if that did anything.
Last edited: Aug 8, 2026
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What option should I select to make my 5950x not so angry?
Efficient Enabled
Personally, I just choose:
Balanced ...
That way, my Advanced settings look like this...
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that setting just changes how the system brings in the CPU turbo boost
it wont cause any harm or damage as it wont change the CPU parameters
just the settings when the CPU turbo boost comes in for the system to use
i have mine set to disabled
best of luck Steve ..
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