[SOLVED] Do i need a bios update on a lga1155 motherboard?

[Albyn12]

Hello. I was about to upgrade my cpu and gpu the problem is if i need a bios update.

pc specs:

i5 2320
gtx 650 ti
Foxconn h61mxv

new cpu and gpu ready for upgrade:

i5 3570
gtx 1050ti

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

whether you need one or not for CPU compatibility, you should update to the latest BIOS anyway.
especially with this much time having passed since the board was manufactured,
there are probably many system improvements and possibly other viable updates implemented.

you can check the motherboard manufacturer's product support page(s) for CPU compatibility and it will specify which BIOS iteration is necessary, if any, for each CPU.

you haven't listed your entire system specifications.
in a low-spec system that old, i'd be more worried about it's PSU being able to handle the upgrade. are you sure yours is powerful enough?
and there will be quite a bit more heat generated from the newer components. do you have adequate system-wide cooling in place?

 

[Albyn12]

whether you need one or not for CPU compatibility, you should update to the latest BIOS anyway.
especially with this much time having passed since the board was manufactured,
there are probably many system improvements and possibly other viable updates implemented.

you can check the motherboard manufacturer's product support page(s) for CPU compatibility and it will specify which BIOS iteration is necessary, if any, for each CPU.

you haven't listed your entire system specifications.
in a low-spec system that old, i'd be more worried about it's PSU being able to handle the upgrade. are you sure yours is powerful enough?
and there will be quite a bit more heat generated from the newer components. do you have adequate system-wide cooling in place?

my psu is a 450w seasonic psu and the case has good airflow

 

[Wolfshadw]

Based on the information found here:
https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Foxconn/H61MXV.html

Both processors require the same BIOS version: C12F1P04. No. A BIOS update should not be required.
Since Foxconn doesn't have a support page for that board (that I could find quickly), checking other sites seems to indicate that the BIOS version you have is the only/latest version).

-Wolf sends

 

[DracFuren]

Based on the information found here:
https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Foxconn/H61MXV.html

Both processors require the same BIOS version: C12F1P04. No. A BIOS update should not be required.
Since Foxconn doesn't have a support page for that board (that I could find quickly), checking other sites seems to indicate that the BIOS version you have is the only/latest version).

-Wolf sends

Oh ok thank you.

 

[Albyn12]

Based on the information found here:
https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Foxconn/H61MXV.html

Both processors require the same BIOS version: C12F1P04. No. A BIOS update should not be required.
Since Foxconn doesn't have a support page for that board (that I could find quickly), checking other sites seems to indicate that the BIOS version you have is the only/latest version).

-Wolf sends

ok so the cpu is fine now im still researching about the gpu but none of them shows what bios version i need

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

ok so the cpu is fine now im still researching about the gpu but none of them shows what bios version i need

you wouldn't need a BIOS update to support a newer card.
just wipe your old graphics drivers & settings with DDU and install the latest package for the 1050 Ti.

 

[Albyn12]

you wouldn't need a BIOS update to support a newer card.
just wipe your old graphics drivers & settings with DDU and install the latest package for the 1050 Ti.

thank you! appreciated the replu