Question about MSI B760 and 14th gen Intel compatibility
Question about MSI B760 and 14th gen Intel compatibility
You're considering switching from an MSI B760 with a 13700 to a 14700. Some information suggests the B760 might need a BIOS update for 14th gen CPUs, which typically requires a 12th or 13th gen processor. Recent discussions indicate that new stock may not include this update out of the box. You're wondering if the board ships fully compatible with 14th gen yet. It seems you could either stick with the 13700 for gaming or explore alternatives like the 14700 or a different motherboard that supports 14th gen natively. Since 14th gen isn't considered essential for gaming performance, but it might suit your music production needs, you have options to weigh.
MSI B760M Gaming Plus typically comes with initial BIOS support. You might still require an update if the board includes the standard BIOS, although it’s rare. Even with a BIOS update included, some early versions can still have issues. Seek a model featuring USB flashback for better reliability.
Even the more recent BIOS updates have shown some issues. For the 14th generation, it's best to skip MSI products unless they were released with 14th-gen compatibility from the initial BIOS version.
I had no idea, but I thought this might be the best approach—choosing a board that supported 14th generation from the start. Now I’m left thinking about whether it’s worth upgrading to the newer version or if sticking with a 13th-gen setup would make more sense because it would be less expensive.
You can find other boards offering solid value. If the 14700 price is comparable to the 13700, I’d choose the 14th generation chip. According to what I know, only MSI has had really problematic 14th gen BIOS updates (their 13th gen versions are okay), so switching to someone else should be acceptable. The B760M PG Riptide is typically a solid pick—it’s affordable, has decent VRM, and supports overclocking with the -K SKU.