Asrock fatality z87 killer using 4790k

[Ventez]

As per thread title im currently using a Asrock Fatality z87 killer motherboard running the i7 4771 processor.

I'm considering getting a 2nd hand i7 4790k but read that I should/need to upgrade my bios if i were to use the 4790k.

Question is .. must I do that? what would happen if i dont do that

If the answer is , Yes i Must, how do i do that? or whats the best practice / safest way to not break it up.

 

[aylafan]

If you need to update your BIOS for a new processor then you will have to. You don't have much of a choice. If your BIOS can't read the processor then it probably wouldn't boot up.

 

[Ventez]

If you need to update your BIOS for a new processor then you will have to. You don't have much of a choice. If your BIOS can't read the processor then it just won't boot up.

noticed you're using the asrock z87 too and running i7 4790k. even though a different board by different companies. did you have to update yours? and how did u do it?

 

[aylafan]

I flashed my motherboard to the latest BIOS from the ASRock website while I was using the old processor; it's not that difficult to do. Each manufacturer has their own special way to update the BIOS.