9th gen

Forum discussion tagged with 9th gen.
  1. A

    Question Did MSI Discontinue The H310M PRO-M2 Plus?

    I plan on selling my current kit away once I upgrade to the new one in a few days... However, it appears MSI has discontinued the motherboard as its page on their site is no longer available: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/H310M-PRO-M2-plus Link returns a 404 error. Weirdly they issued a...
  2. M

    Question Update bios version with a non-compatible processor

    Hi, I have a problem with my motherboard (Gigabyte B365-DS3H). It comes with the F1 version that it is not compatible with 9th gen intel processors. Is there any way I can update my motherboard without buying or borrowing an 8th gen cpu? Is there any cheap way to do it?
  3. S

    [SOLVED] ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E How to update BIOS without a CPU?

    My motherboard is the ROG Strix Z370-E and unfortunately the BIOS is still not updated for a 9th gen intel cpu. I've heard of ASUS ROG USB FLASHBACK, but I am not sure if this model has it. Thank you very much!
  4. nate10460

    [SOLVED] Motherboard said 9th gen compatible, but when I got it, it says 8th gen.

    Hi, I ordered the MSI H310M PRO-VDH PLUS motherboard from amazon, because on both amazon and on MSI's website (https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/H310M-PRO-VDH-PLUS.html) it says this motherboard supports 9th gen Intel cpus out of the box. (Im planning on putting a i3 9100f in it). However I just...
  5. person54523

    [SOLVED] Does motherboard video output work with Intel F series

    So i am considering to buy an Intel i3 9100F for my build. This build includes a dedicated videocard. So i know the videocard has output ports but my question is: will i be able to use the video outputs on my motherboard or do i need a processor with integrated graphics for that?
  6. D

    [SOLVED] Mini ITX 9th Gen Intel Motherboards

    I'm about to purchase the parts I need for a mini itx build in the SG13, but I need a motherboard that has out of the box compatibility with 9th gen intel cpu's so I can pair it with the i3-9100F. I really need some help because I can't get ahold of any of the manufacturers due to covid-19, but...
  7. _ZomBoy_

    Question New motherboard BIOS update

    Hello,I want to buy a MSI B360 Gaming Pro Carbon and I want to put a I5 9600K on it but I heard that I need to update the bios to recognize the 9th generation CPU. How can I do update the BIOS if the mobo dosen't recognize the CPU?
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    Question intel 7th gen vs 9th gen ipc uplift ?

    Is there any difference between 7700k and 9600k in single thread performance if oced to the same frequency and no ht, are the any advantages in ipc for the 9th gen there with single core ? Thanks
  9. T

    New Mid-to-High End Laptop for Info. Sys. Security Student

    Hi everyone! I'll be starting my first year of computer science this coming September and I'm in dire need of a new laptop, as my current one from 2011 is in no condition to be taken anywhere but the electronics recycling plant. The requirements on my College's website are as follows...
  10. Lil’bertz

    Question Should I wait for the 9th gen Intel low power U-series CPUs for laptops?

    im going to buy a new laptop soon and so i researched for a new laptop i also search for the cpu itself but the cpu is 2 to 1 year old now maybe ingel may release a new cpu soon am i going to wait for it or not?
  11. SolidFib3r

    [SOLVED] H170 Pro gaming supports 9th gen ?

    Hi, I was wondering if my current Motherboard ASUS H170 Pro Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 supports Intel’s 9th Gen ? Since there is 9th gen with the same socket, but I just noticed that there is versions of LGA1151. So how can I check ?
  12. unimpressedpanda

    Question NZXT N7 Z370 9th gen processor support?

    Does anyone know if NZXT has or is planning to release updated BIOS supporting 9th gen Intel processors on their Z370 motherboards?
  13. M

    Question Waiting for boards ready for Intel's 9th gen

    How long should I wait to be absolutely sure that when I buy a new board it will supports 9th gen Intel processors without having to update the BIOS?
  14. S

    [SOLVED] Upgrading my i5 4690k

    Hey guys! I've been using my Haswell i5 4690k for around 5 years now and I feel like I could do with an upgrade - I'd also be able to take the opportunity to get new RAM, Storage, etc. I'm planning on upgrading to an i5 9600k, do you think I should upgrade or should I just overclock my current...
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    Question Why do i get an error for optane/RAID and can't access BIOS even after unplugging all the SATA devices?

    CONTEXT: So i built this PC for a friend last week, it has an ASUS B360M-A motherboard, an intel 9400F processor, one SATA3 2.5" SSD (new) and one SATA3 HDD (used). To be able to use the 9th gen processor, i used an 8th gen processor to install windows 10 in the SSD, and ASUS Ez update software...
  16. FluffyFlounder

    [SOLVED] Can I flash my bios without purchasing a new compatible cpu?

    Question; if I get the i5-9400f with the MSI z370 a-pro, will I have to buy a compatible CPU just to update the bios? TIA
  17. rangafromtonga

    Question MOBO WORKS WITH ONE CPU BUT NOT OTHER

    I recently built a PC for my friend with an i5 9600k and an Asus ROG Strix H370-F Gaming motherboard (without knowing that i would need to update my bios for it to suit a 9th gen cpu). I then bought a Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 motherboard with an i5 7400, so i could use the 7400 to get into...
  18. D

    Question What kind of motherboard is compatible(out of the box) with the 9th generation processor?

    So basically, i bought an Intel i5-9400f from amazon, but i made a terrible mistake on not researching well into the motherboard-cpu compatibility stuff before buying. I was like "OK, since 300 series is supported, i'll get one easily", it's only now that i am coming to know that they apparently...
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    Question Any 9th Generation Motherboard in White?

    Does anyone know if there's any 9th gen white motherboards out there? like the one in the example cause am going for an all white theme and wanting to use the i9 9900K but sadly the motherboard i was gonna buy doesn't support 9th gen :/ Example...
  20. abryant

    News Intel's 14-Core i9-9990XE Auctioned for $2,300, More Benchmarks Posted

    Courtesy of Puget Systems, we're slowly learning more about Intel's 14-core Core i9-9990XE. This new processor is certainly a rare breed of the company's highest performing silicon, but it doesn't even have a publicly listed product sheet. That's because Intel has only made the processor...