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Apr 16 2017 01:35pm
Hi, I'm using pcpartpicker and I'm looking to purchase msi970 gaming atx mobo. My CPU is amd fx-8320 3.5gHz 8-core and pcpartpicker gave me a warning that these parts may be incompatible. The warning states that "Some AMD 970 chipset mobos may need a BIOs update prior to using Vishera CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS versions". I did some reading online but I'm honestly not sure what I'm looking for.

Will I have to tinker with the settings or will it be fine?
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Apr 16 2017 02:14pm
It means your cpu will not work till you update the bios. updating the bios will require a compatible cpu.
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Apr 16 2017 03:28pm
Quote (King Atrhur @ Apr 16 2017 04:14pm)
It means your cpu will not work till you update the bios. updating the bios will require a compatible cpu.



So it's 100% sure that it will not work unless I update it? There's a few questions similar to this nature on google and some did have to update while others did not
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Apr 16 2017 04:09pm
It all depends on what BIOS the motherboard ships with. Moards manufactured later, have later BIOS versions.
IF you want to stick with the 8320, then at least get a 990 chipset motherboard. If possible, get an ASUS baord. They are able to flash the BIOS w/o a CPU being installed.


/e Like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dp27P6

This post was edited by Ghot on Apr 16 2017 04:10pm
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Apr 16 2017 06:24pm
Quote (Ghot @ Apr 16 2017 06:09pm)
It all depends on what BIOS the motherboard ships with. Moards manufactured later, have later BIOS versions.
IF you want to stick with the 8320, then at least get a 990 chipset motherboard. If possible, get an ASUS baord. They are able to flash the BIOS w/o a CPU being installed.


/e Like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dp27P6



Thank you! What do you mean by flash the BIOS without a CPU?
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Apr 16 2017 06:45pm
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Thank you! What do you mean by flash the BIOS without a CPU?




On ASUS motherboards, there is a special USB connector on the back of the motherboard. You can download the latest BIOS from ASUS and save it on a USB stick. Then just put that in the USB poirt on the back of motherboard, and flash the BIOS.

The complete instructions are in the motherboard manual.



/e You can just call ASUS tech support as well...and they can walk you through it. You probably won't even need to flash the BIOS with the motherboard I linked.

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Apr 16 2017 07:45pm
Thank you very much for the info and help!
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Apr 17 2017 06:15am
seriously why would you even buy this?
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Apr 17 2017 07:49am
Quote (yupitsmeh @ Apr 17 2017 08:15am)
seriously why would you even buy this?


actually a goood question
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