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Yes, you can use a 1st generation Ryzen CPU to update a B450 BIOS.

Yes, you can use a 1st generation Ryzen CPU to update a B450 BIOS.

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ice4lunch
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05-10-2019, 12:39 AM
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Your system should run fine with the Ryzen 5 3600 and B450 board, though you might need a second-generation processor for the latest BIOS updates. Your brother's R5 1600 will also work.
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05-10-2019, 12:39 AM #1

Your system should run fine with the Ryzen 5 3600 and B450 board, though you might need a second-generation processor for the latest BIOS updates. Your brother's R5 1600 will also work.

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05-15-2019, 08:21 PM
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Maybe not. If you possess the motherboard case, locate the sticker in the lower left corner of the front panel that reads "Ryzen 3000 desktop ready," you won't need to upgrade the BIOS. Based on what I've seen, most components are compatible with Ryzen 3000 models, even the B450. If the board isn't ready (which is rare), you might be able to use it to refresh the BIOS. Remember to bring thermal paste along, as it should be changed when reinstalling your brother's CPU into his system—paste is only required for the cooler again.
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05-15-2019, 08:21 PM #2

Maybe not. If you possess the motherboard case, locate the sticker in the lower left corner of the front panel that reads "Ryzen 3000 desktop ready," you won't need to upgrade the BIOS. Based on what I've seen, most components are compatible with Ryzen 3000 models, even the B450. If the board isn't ready (which is rare), you might be able to use it to refresh the BIOS. Remember to bring thermal paste along, as it should be changed when reinstalling your brother's CPU into his system—paste is only required for the cooler again.

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