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April 25th, 2025 22:41
Area-51 AAT2250, getting Intel 200s Boost update?
Hi,
Intel has released a free performance boost for low latency workloads like gaming for Core Ultra 200S processors. I was wondering if this update is being worked on by Alienware for a release soon?
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DELL-Nat M
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June 26th, 2026 14:34
Hi everyone,
Important: Alienware Desktops were not designed with 200S Boost in mind, because 200S Boost did not exist until after our desktops were in the market.
That said, the Intel 200S Boost feature is supported on the following models and configurations:
Applicable Models:
Minimum Required SBIOS:
Supported Processors:
Supported Memory:
Note: Non-K series processors do not support the Intel 200S Boost feature, even with the supported memory installed. In that case, the memory will run at JEDEC 6400MT/s speeds instead of XMP 7200MT/s.
The default BIOS setting for Intel 200S Boost is Disabled.
If your configuration is confirmed as supported, make sure your system is running the minimum required SBIOS version listed above, then check your BIOS settings to enable the Intel 200S Boost feature.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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DELL-Nat M
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May 15th, 2025 12:27
Updated on March 25th 2026:
Hi everyone,
As per Dell engineering notes, the addition of 200S Boost was introduced prematurely and is not enabled on our systems. Dell is investigating this. We will provide additional details as they become available to us.
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Unwearied
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May 28th, 2025 14:46
Hi, any updates? It's very disappointing we are not getting the latest official updates from intel.
YujiDude
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May 29th, 2025 04:14
I'd definitely like to see this reassessed considering this update could boost the performance on the single most expensive item in the Alienware line. I'd like to think that when I purchase a premium product, I'm receiving a premium experience.
ink-s
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June 3rd, 2025 16:13
c'mon guys, when is this happening?
Vanadiel
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June 3rd, 2025 17:29
I honestly doubt this will happen, going by past design decisions Dell made.
AvaArmy
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June 15th, 2025 04:01
I recently got an EBT2250 with an intel ultra 7 265k, and I would also like access to this intel warranty-approved boost. Why might this not be made available?
Vanadiel
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June 15th, 2025 16:09
@AvaArmy Design decisions. Dell makes design decisions and sometimes they are different from retail design decisions.
AlienAgent
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June 27th, 2025 01:40
Customer satisfaction is very important. When you pay high amount for something is to be able to make easy upgrade and not get stuck and need to change motherboard, psu like you are building one from scratch... Opening option in bios following certain limit that cpu can handle and not crazy overclocking should not be an issue in 2025
MiamiNutz
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June 28th, 2025 12:30
Disappointed by Alienware and Dells approach to say the least. We paid premium dollars for an underperforming product. I have created a post on Reddit to spread the word on the type of support practices by Alienware for any future customer. Intel engineers developed the 200S Boost profile for a reason. These CPUs simply underperform in gaming, Intel knows that, Alienware knows that. Intel did something about it several months back while Dell does nothing to address the issue! Intel warranty remains untouched by the 200S Boost profile. Pathetic Alienware.. First time customer here.. Address the issue and show us some common sense. Many of us are still within return time frames and will send our units back. You will not take advantage of customers like us, the competition is vast, and we will take our business somewhere else. We hope you care, we do.
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June 29th, 2025 07:03
Agree with Miami, this needs to be a priority for Dell. They finally appeal to the custom PC building market with the Area 51 desktop having standard ATX parts and then lock us out of Intel approved bios overclocks. Please add the 200s boost as an option asap.
MiamiNutz
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June 29th, 2025 15:35
Step your game up Alienware, you're better than this. Content creators will get a hold of this information soon.
MiamiNutz
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June 29th, 2025 16:01
@EVILSANTA777 Reddit post started to address this concern. There's quite a few of us who want the 200S Boost profile enabled. I will begin commenting everywhere on every video, and every post. Enough of this late to the party treatment.
<Soliciting other users to act is a violation of this Dell funded Forum. DELL-Admin>
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SecretMonkeyIsland
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June 29th, 2025 20:03
We definitely need an answer on this please !! I mean 5 or 6 grand on a top end machine, least we can expect right ?!
MiamiNutz
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June 30th, 2025 14:20
@SecretMonkeyIsland I agree 💯 Several months have passed since Intels release of the 200S Boost. Is Alienware testing the profile on their rigs? Do they plan to release a new performance profile to match that of Intels 200S Boost? As a modern day consumer and first time Alienware customer I base most of my major purchases through online reviews, videos and customer feedback. I'm not the only one with this approach.. Now that I've purchased a PC from them, any future purchase through Dell will be based on my personal experience. I'm giving Alienware a chance with the hopes that they get it right.