Checking USB bios flashback without a cpu on the ROG STRIX B450-F gaming board?
Checking USB bios flashback without a cpu on the ROG STRIX B450-F gaming board?
Fretti0_YTB
08-25-2019, 11:56 PM #1While setting up my first gaming PC, I'm trying to match a Ryzen 3700X with the Asus ROG STRIX B450-F Gaming Board. The manufacturer lists it as compatible with the 3000 series on their site, but MWave in Australia says it's only 2000 series ready. I understand Asus provides USB BIOS flashing without installing the CPU, so does this board support that? If yes, will I need additional components besides a USB connection? I also recall AMD sometimes offers a second processor for updates, but I assume they're no longer doing that in Australia. I'm hoping for some advice. Also, unrelated but I've attached a picture of what I'm planning to purchase—please let me know if anyone spots any compatibility concerns I haven't mentioned
spaghettistick
08-27-2019, 12:22 AM #2Also worth mentioning, I could consider a light overclock. Would it be beneficial to invest the additional cost in an aftermarket cooler rather than relying on AMD’s built-in one?
MillyGamesMC
08-27-2019, 10:05 AM #4It likely hinges on the product's age when buying. Trusted makers usually begin sending updated firmware once they verify compatibility and stability.
livtheviking
08-27-2019, 10:33 AM #5Nope They're still doing it, just dont know how long the shipping will take. there's a chance that it comes with BIOS updated for 3rd gen anyway, but no guarantees Not so much compatibility, but higher price than what you really need to pay (sometimes even inferior specs) The B450-F really needs the help of the stock cooler which is a downdraft in order to overclock the 3700X, at the same time the stock cooler doesnt fare well with an overclocked 3700x (heck even at stock it runs 80C+ and is somewhat audible), so if you want to run stock it's advised to get an aftermarket cooler when you can, and if you overclock (honestly not so much worth it as you'll get 100-200MHz extra at most) a better board is a must. What I would do PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor $478.00 @ Shopping Express CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler $64.00 @ Shopping Express Motherboard MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard $181.00 @ Shopping Express Memory G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory $169.00 @ Shopping Express Storage Crucial MX500 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $173.00 @ Shopping Express Video Card MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card $899.00 @ Centre Com Case Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/o ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case $89.00 @ PC Byte Power Supply Gigabyte 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $119.00 @ Centre Com Case Fan ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan $11.86 @ Amazon Australia Case Fan ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan $11.86 @ Amazon Australia Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $2195.72 Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-29 19:42 AEDT+1100 Changed board for BIOS flashback changed SSD because TLC doesnt slow down like hitting a wall during continuous writes, even if SATA is slower for bursts Changed graphics card so RGB control is done with the same software (MSI one) Changed case for airflow, sealed off fronts like the Matrexx 70 wont match mesh front Monitor not listed because I dont know what you want to do with it. The AOC C32G1 is a 1080p monitor... For something this large, that's moreTV pixel density than it is monitor. Keyboard not listed because I cant find it in PCPP.au with proper pricing.
Thanks a lot for the assistance—it's really helpful, especially since this is my first build. Is the motherboard already set up for the Ryzen 3000 series out of the box? Also, I wanted to note that the monitor was a mistake; I originally planned for a 1440p model but it’s currently out of stock, so I added the 1440p version to my cart and noted the price reference for my own.