do i really need to update my BIOS?
do i really need to update my BIOS?
This isn't true. It's been true for Intel so far, but definitely not for Ryzen systems. There's also no guarantee that such a thing couldn't happen with an Intel system. Additionally, you really shouldn't upgrade your BIOS unless you're having problems. It's an unnecessary risk. While it's slim, a power failure during an upgrade can permanently brick the motherboard. @COROS1V Replace the CPU, and if you need an upgrade it won't boot. Then just put the old one back in to boot it and do an upgrade. Generally a BIOS upgrade shouldn't be needed for same series CPU's. Edit: I should note that the criticism of the usefulness of such an upgrade is valid though. While adding 4 extra threads can relieve a bottleneck, the high cost of a 6700 or 7700 does negate a lot of the benefit. You should consider saving for the next generation, and sticking with this now.