Question Restoring RTX 3050 Mobile VBIOS ?

[ssingh1985]

Recently bought an Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58 with RTX 3050 that comes with a TGP of 95W. I then accidentally ran a firmware update through Acer's website, which has modified or damaged the VBIOS, and consequently, the performance has gone down.

I have searched the internet for a VBIOS rom but none is compatible with AN515-58 version that has 95W TGP.

Can someone with the same model- Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58 (RTX 3050 TGP 95W), share their VBIOS rom? It can easily be done through the utility GPU-Z, simply click and extract. Or if there is a tried and tested alternative then please let me know.

I'll be eternally grateful to you all.

P. S. Techpowerup does not have the rom

 

[COLGeek]

Do you mean TDP?

 

[ssingh1985]

I meant TGP (Total Graphics Power), which is the maximum power limit for AN515-58 RTX 3050

 

[ssingh1985]

If anyone has the same Acer model with 3050, the default VBIOS would do, that's all I am looking for

 

[COLGeek]

I meant TGP (Total Graphics Power), which is the maximum power limit for AN515-58 RTX 3050

Understood. Was just making sure. We don't often see TGP related questions.

Is this the update you mentioned in your original post?

Upgrade Video BIOS to improve system performance - Acer Community

This article only applies to AN515-55, AN517-52, AN515-45, AN515-56, AN517-41, PH315-53 and PT314-51S You can upgrade the BIOS and Video BIOS on some Nitro and Predator models to improve graphic performance. Use the steps below to apply the updates. Note: This update will only install on...

community.acer.com

 

[ssingh1985]

No it was the one in the link below

https://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/BIOS/Firmware/Firmware_Acer_1.04a_A_A.zip?acerid=637946740956080651&Step1=&Step2=&Step3=NITRO%20AN515-58&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6

Now I have flashed my 3050 mobile with another Vbios from AN517, however, it's still not performing adequately

 

[COLGeek]

I saw a couple unverified 95w vbios files on techpowerup. You didn't use one of those did you?

Have you tried using one of the original 75w versions?

 

[ssingh1985]

I have tried using both, the 75W and the 95W, both perform almost the same but still not as it used to on the out-of-the-box with original VBIOS.

 

[COLGeek]

How hot is your CPU getting when operating? Thermal throttling could be a factor regardless of the version you are using.

 

[ssingh1985]

CPU Temps go as high as 90+ during high-end games, however, I have been using Throttlestop with proper configuration.

 

[COLGeek]

CPU Temps go as high as 90+ during high-end games, however, I have been using Throttlestop with proper configuration.

That is quite warm and is likely impacting performance.

 

[ssingh1985]

I understand, but even without high temps, the performance is not quite the same as before. If only I can get my hands on a VBIOS file for an AN515-58 RTX 3050, that would solve the problem.

 

[COLGeek]

Unless you find someone with the same model laptop, that is going to be difficult. Contacting Acer might be your best bet.