MSI-H61 Vs gigabyte-H61

[mk1822]

Hi guys

I have posted a previous question regarding the gigabyte h61 chipset motherboard and its compatability with the i5-3470 CPU and the bios issues involved as the product description states that is is compatible with only second generation cpu's

I have done some shopping and Found a MSI h61 - P20 G3 and the write up says that it supports 3rd generation cpus and ivy bridge processors only.

I thought that the h61 chipset only supported the 2nd generation i-processors.

thanks guys in advance for clearing this up for me

 

[qazzi]

yes with a BIOS update it does. btw both mobo support 3rd gen intel processor. (i5-3470) you cn check it yourself...

gigabyte cpu compatibilty list http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3794
msi cpu compatibilty list http://www.msi.com/support/mb/H61MP20_G3.html#support-cpu
intel 3rd gen cpu list http://ark.intel.com/products/family/65504/3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-i5-Processors#@All

 

[rdc85]

MSI board support Ivy Bridge with BIOS update, u will need BIOS ver. 7788v16 or newer..

If u are building from new, make sure u can update the BIOS...
(not familiar with MSI board, either it can update without any processor or it need compatible processor first)

 

[mk1822]

yes with a BIOS update it does. btw both mobo support 3rd gen intel processor. (i5-3470) you cn check it yourself...

gigabyte cpu compatibilty list http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3794
msi cpu compatibilty list http://www.msi.com/support/mb/H61MP20_G3.html#support-cpu
intel 3rd gen cpu list http://ark.intel.com/products/family/65504/3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-i5-Processors#@All

Thank you for your response.

I am really trying to straighten things out before i get a board that doesnt work and i am stuck with hardware that cant be used.

with that being said it was suggested the bios update could only take place with a second generation cpu. Also does the description of the MSI p20 board indicate that i will be able to use my i5-3470, in a sort of plug and play fashion with out needing to update the BIOs.

 

[rdc85]

Newer rev. or newer produced board usually already come with latest BIOS. so cannot tells much without seeing the board...

In my case, I bought my parts from shop that also provide computer service/fix..
so they can update it for me (or let me borrow their old proc).. kinda after sales service...

 

[mk1822]

Newer rev. or newer produced board usually already come with latest BIOS. so cannot tells much without seeing the board...

In my case, I bought my parts from shop that also provide computer service/fix..
so they can update it for me (or let me borrow their old proc).. kinda after sales service...

Oh ok thank you. Is there a way to find out the version of the motherboards bios before buying it.

 

[rdc85]

it printed on the motherboard.. rev. 1.0 / 1.1 / or else (bigger is newer revision)

sadly this is not a guarantied ways knowing the bios it has..

u may better start by downloading the online mobo manual, try look at the updating bios part/section..
some mobo can be updated via usb without any processor on it, some offer other solution...
and some required proc.. (do not offer the feature)

 

[qazzi]

if your going for the gigabyte mobo it states that it support the 3rd gen since BIOS ver F11. haven't check the MSI yet...im download too many i'll post after i read it..

 

[mk1822]

thank you guys for your support.

I would like to ask another question while we are at it. Which board would be better the gigabyte h61 mobo
and the MSI H61M-p20 G3 S1 motherboards

 

[qazzi]

geez..depends on what you wanna do..suggest open another thread after picking a solution on this one.