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

[FluffyFlounder]

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

 

[velocityg4]

The update came out nine months ago. So, it may already have the update. If it doesn't. Then you will need a compatible CPU or pay a shop to do it. It would be cheapest to get the lowest price compatible used CPU you could find on eBay. Then resell the CPU on eBay.

 

[AllanGH]

That motherboard is not BIOS Flashback+ capable, so, yes. You would need at least a processor installed to update BIOS code.

 

[FluffyFlounder]

What the title is.

Here are the future specs:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TzvX6s

 

[FluffyFlounder]

nooooooooo

 

[iMatty]

Well eitherways you have to have a CPU in the board to upgrade the bios, or just borrow one from a friend of yours and update your bios, but there is always a risk here.
When i updated my motherboard bios my ram slots stopped working
until i down graded the bios to an older version so.

 

[FluffyFlounder]

should i just get the i5-8400 then

 

[iMatty]

Well, its your choice, both of them are a good CPU's to be honest, and going with the i5-8400 will be less of an headache.
Though if i may ask will you be gaming? and if so what screen do you have?

 

[FluffyFlounder]

Gaming yes, I'm going to use an old monitor until I save up for a new one. I think the old one is about 1600×900 or 1920×1080 if I am lucky.

 

[iMatty]

What is the refresh rate of it? and what will be the new monitor's refresh rate?

 

[FluffyFlounder]

I think 60 hz

 

[AllanGH]

Yup. Sorry.