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Check if your current motherboard supports the new CPU you have.

Check if your current motherboard supports the new CPU you have.

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kousgoose
Member
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12-02-2020, 01:39 PM
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Hi there, I'm planning to upgrade my CPU for animation work. I want to confirm if my MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX AM4 board can handle a Ryzen 9 5950x. My current CPU is a Ryzen 9 3900XT. Thanks!
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kousgoose
12-02-2020, 01:39 PM #1

Hi there, I'm planning to upgrade my CPU for animation work. I want to confirm if my MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX AM4 board can handle a Ryzen 9 5950x. My current CPU is a Ryzen 9 3900XT. Thanks!

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slayer__is
Senior Member
521
12-02-2020, 08:22 PM
#2
I've adjusted the bios to ensure compatibility. It should now function properly.
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slayer__is
12-02-2020, 08:22 PM #2

I've adjusted the bios to ensure compatibility. It should now function properly.

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
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12-03-2020, 02:09 PM
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Agreed! Likely requires a BIOS update. MSI provides a QVL list here: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550...upport#cpu. The 5950X is listed there, and it also shows the necessary minimum BIOS version.
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BlurryFqce
12-03-2020, 02:09 PM #3

Agreed! Likely requires a BIOS update. MSI provides a QVL list here: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550...upport#cpu. The 5950X is listed there, and it also shows the necessary minimum BIOS version.

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MiniZipline
Junior Member
43
12-03-2020, 02:31 PM
#4
You're welcome! It's a good question—updating the BIOS can carry some risks, like compatibility issues or system instability. Many users share experiences online, so checking recent reviews and forums can help you understand potential challenges before proceeding.
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MiniZipline
12-03-2020, 02:31 PM #4

You're welcome! It's a good question—updating the BIOS can carry some risks, like compatibility issues or system instability. Many users share experiences online, so checking recent reviews and forums can help you understand potential challenges before proceeding.

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Extosia
Member
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12-03-2020, 07:20 PM
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B550 motherboard should support Ryzen 5000 series right out of the box if not mistaken. There'll be always a risk of bricking your motherboard through BIOS flashing, but you shouldn't be worried. Many modern motherboard do come with Dual BIOS chip, one for main, one for backup. Unless something wrong with the BIOS code, you should be fine, as the risk is pretty minimal that something goes awry. Of course, a little common sense do apply like don't flash your motherboard when there's lightning storm.
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Extosia
12-03-2020, 07:20 PM #5

B550 motherboard should support Ryzen 5000 series right out of the box if not mistaken. There'll be always a risk of bricking your motherboard through BIOS flashing, but you shouldn't be worried. Many modern motherboard do come with Dual BIOS chip, one for main, one for backup. Unless something wrong with the BIOS code, you should be fine, as the risk is pretty minimal that something goes awry. Of course, a little common sense do apply like don't flash your motherboard when there's lightning storm.

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Zeiroz
Junior Member
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12-05-2020, 05:49 PM
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It really varies. The early B550 models lacked a BIOS that backed the 5000-series CPUs.
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Zeiroz
12-05-2020, 05:49 PM #6

It really varies. The early B550 models lacked a BIOS that backed the 5000-series CPUs.

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herobrine3959
Senior Member
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12-05-2020, 10:16 PM
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It seems you're questioning whether you correctly recalled the B550 motherboard launch paired with a Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Let me know if you'd like to verify or discuss further details!
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herobrine3959
12-05-2020, 10:16 PM #7

It seems you're questioning whether you correctly recalled the B550 motherboard launch paired with a Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Let me know if you'd like to verify or discuss further details!

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l33tspock
Junior Member
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12-11-2020, 07:41 AM
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B550 was released prior to the Ryzen 5000, though not very early—some boards came without any official support for the 5000 series right out of the box.
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l33tspock
12-11-2020, 07:41 AM #8

B550 was released prior to the Ryzen 5000, though not very early—some boards came without any official support for the 5000 series right out of the box.