Can I boost the performance of an i5-4690k using a Z87 chipset?
Can I boost the performance of an i5-4690k using a Z87 chipset?
I'm focusing mainly on the motherboards for the GIGABYTE G1 Gaming G1.Sniper Z87.
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I'm focusing mainly on the GIGABYTE G1 Gaming G1.Sniper Z87 and its motherboards.
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The BIOS needs to be current; otherwise, the CPU won't work out of the box.
Thanks! But could you point me to a guide on updating a motherboard if it isn't already up to date? Thanks for your quick reply!
If the BIOS isn't current, you can't update it, or you'll end up with a non-functional board and might have to purchase an old CPU just to get it running. You could contact Gigabyte directly to confirm they have the F3 standard BIOS for that motherboard.
i'm focusing on the gigabyte g1 gaming g1.sniper z87, especially regarding the motherboards.
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the bios should be current, otherwise the cpu won't function properly from the start.
I'm focusing mainly on the GIGABYTE G1 Gaming G1.Sniper Z87 and its motherboards.
-Thanks
The BIOS should be current for the CPU to function properly.
Could you find a guide on updating a motherboard if it isn't already? Your prompt reply is appreciated!
I checked the CPU support list for the motherboard, and the 4690k is indeed listed. This suggests it's compatible with overclocking.
d_A_e :
Looking at the CPU support list for the mobo, I see the 4690k is listed. Does that mean I can overclock it?
http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/G1Sn...upport-cpu
Yes, but you need the correct BIOS version to make it work. Is it compatible from the initial release?
13thmonkey:
what is your current bios?, please compare it with the required bios version on the mobo website. I haven't bought the mobo yet!
d_A_e:
But I located the cpu support list for the mobo, and the 4690k is listed there. Does this indicate I can overclock it?
http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/G1Sn...upport-cpu
Yes, but you need the correct bios version for it to function properly. Is it supported from the initial release? I believe so...
I'm focusing mainly on the GIGABYTE G1 Gaming G1.Sniper Z87 and its motherboards.
-Thanks
The BIOS needs to be current; otherwise, the CPU won't work out of the box.
Thanks! But could you point me to a guide on updating a motherboard if it isn't already up to date? Thanks for your quick reply!
If the BIOS isn't current, you can't update it, or you'll end up with a non-functional board and might have to purchase an old CPU just to get it running. You could contact Gigabyte directly to confirm they have the F3 standard BIOS for that motherboard.