MSI B360 Gaming plus is a high-performance graphics card designed for gaming enthusiasts.
MSI B360 Gaming plus is a high-performance graphics card designed for gaming enthusiasts.
Hi, your MSI B360 motherboard comes with built-in graphics. Even if you install an i5-9400F CPU without a dedicated GPU, the motherboard will still provide graphics functionality. Your PC should work fine as long as you have a compatible GPU connected.
It works with onboard graphics such as i5 9400 and i5 9600k. However, your 9400f lacks an IGPU, so the PC won't display without a GPU.
The manual mentions that the motherboard supports 8th and 9th generation processors. When I checked online, it still lists both generations as compatible. I own the CPU and motherboard together, but I’m worried about BIOS compatibility. Should I update or flash the BIOS to match an older 8th generation processor so my i5-9400f works?
It's feasible to obtain a board without the latest BIOS update, and it's also possible to find one with the appropriate BIOS. For maximum safety, consider a B365 board or a compatible MSI model like the MAX B450 with a Ryzen 5 3600.