F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Seeking suggestions regarding my present computer hardware configuration.

Seeking suggestions regarding my present computer hardware configuration.

Seeking suggestions regarding my present computer hardware configuration.

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Muezzze
Member
60
08-24-2018, 06:09 AM
#1
Could you offer guidance regarding this build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CbKJXP? My primary concern is the MSI B350 PC Mate motherboard. I understand that a BIOS update will be necessary to ensure compatibility with my Ryzen 5 2600, but I've encountered reports suggesting a requirement for an older generation CPU to perform this update. Are there alternative methods available, or would I need to consider purchasing a newer motherboard altogether? Thank you for your assistance.
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Muezzze
08-24-2018, 06:09 AM #1

Could you offer guidance regarding this build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CbKJXP? My primary concern is the MSI B350 PC Mate motherboard. I understand that a BIOS update will be necessary to ensure compatibility with my Ryzen 5 2600, but I've encountered reports suggesting a requirement for an older generation CPU to perform this update. Are there alternative methods available, or would I need to consider purchasing a newer motherboard altogether? Thank you for your assistance.

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Exodias_
Junior Member
6
08-25-2018, 07:42 PM
#2
Should the primary board necessitate a firmware revision (likely), you may inquire about an AMD Boot Kit, providing a modest processor to facilitate the update. A 128GB solid-state drive is now excessively diminutive; I suggest substituting it with a B450 motherboard or reducing your graphics card’s specifications to improve compatibility and expand storage options. -Wolf sends
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Exodias_
08-25-2018, 07:42 PM #2

Should the primary board necessitate a firmware revision (likely), you may inquire about an AMD Boot Kit, providing a modest processor to facilitate the update. A 128GB solid-state drive is now excessively diminutive; I suggest substituting it with a B450 motherboard or reducing your graphics card’s specifications to improve compatibility and expand storage options. -Wolf sends

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chaoscrafter1
Member
120
08-26-2018, 09:16 AM
#3
If the computer's main board needs a new BIOS version (likely), you may want to obtain an AMD Boot Kit, which includes a basic processor for updating the BIOS. A 128GB solid-state drive is insufficient currently; consider using a B450 motherboard instead, or reducing your graphics card to improve the overall system and potentially upgrade the motherboard and/or storage drive.
-Wolf sends
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chaoscrafter1
08-26-2018, 09:16 AM #3

If the computer's main board needs a new BIOS version (likely), you may want to obtain an AMD Boot Kit, which includes a basic processor for updating the BIOS. A 128GB solid-state drive is insufficient currently; consider using a B450 motherboard instead, or reducing your graphics card to improve the overall system and potentially upgrade the motherboard and/or storage drive.
-Wolf sends

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FiveTimes
Junior Member
5
08-26-2018, 10:34 AM
#4
Forget the hard drive temporarily and purchase this affordable 500 GB SSD to manage for now.

Acquire a Wi-Fi adapter; USB connectivity won’t suffice, and the cost difference is minimal.

Invest in a more current motherboard to prevent the booting problems described previously, and use the $14 you saved by foregoing the hard drive for this component.

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16813157840
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FiveTimes
08-26-2018, 10:34 AM #4

Forget the hard drive temporarily and purchase this affordable 500 GB SSD to manage for now.

Acquire a Wi-Fi adapter; USB connectivity won’t suffice, and the cost difference is minimal.

Invest in a more current motherboard to prevent the booting problems described previously, and use the $14 you saved by foregoing the hard drive for this component.

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16813157840