this is the current build https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9G2WJy but I'd rather not have to update the bios so I was wondering if there was any alternatives?
#Still need help with choosing a motherboard
trail sail
on sale aswell so even cheaper
says 3rd gen and future so i assume it will work maybe?
actually i dont know how i forgot to check but it doesnt say if its micro atx or full atx or what
meager fiber
that board is matx
meager fiber
b550"m" means matx
trail sail
oh ok, didnt know
do you know if it is compatible with all my components?
and if i will have to update the bios?
meager fiber
do you know if it is compatible with all my components?
it is
meager fiber
and if i will have to update the bios?
no, probably not
trail sail
ok, ik its probably really easy to just get a better motherboard and update the bios but i just dont really want to if im being honest
meager fiber
the reason you would would be to get actual cooling on the vrms and another m.2 slot
trail sail
i dont really care about an extra m.2 slot but is the cooling part necessary or is it probably better to get it
meager fiber
it's pretty important
meager fiber
it also might be useful to get a board with 4 ram slots instead of 2
the one in your original list is fine
well, better
trail sail
it also might be useful to get a board with 4 ram slots instead of 2
i probably wont be upgrading my ram much if at all
well i probably will
just its not the first thing im gonna do
meager fiber
whats your budget for this build?
trail sail
£600 but im fine with going a bit over
meager fiber
this motherboard has at least some vrm cooling and bios flashback as well as 4 dimm slots and 2 m.2 slots
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/PDsnTW/msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi
meager fiber
after you build it, if it doesnt work, make another thread and ping me in it and ill help you
trail sail
ok, which motherboard do you reccommend then?
the one you posted?
or the one in the original post
meager fiber
the one i posted. its a little bit more expensive, but i think the extra features are worth it
trail sail
the one i posted. its a little bit more expensive, but i think the extra feature...
i might not be able to afford it actually
meager fiber
ok then
molten rivet
Just simply not enough money
I would simply upgrade the bios
If you need to that is
Most brand new boards dont need a bios update
They’ll come with bios updated ootb
Unless you already have the mobo in the list, then you’ll have to update it
trail sail
Unless you already have the mobo in the list, then you’ll have to update it
I haven't bought the motherboard yet but both of those motherboards will need a bios update
jaunty lion
molten rivet
I haven't bought the motherboard yet but both of those motherboards will need a ...
They dont
New B550 will come with new bios
Only if you get very very old stock B550
trail sail
New B550 will come with new bios
Oh ok just part picker is warning that I will need to
So I thought I might need to
So the one I have in my current list should be compatible?