[SOLVED] New build, should I update bios?

[Bob1nba]

I'm building a new PC and I bought the Asus TUF gaming x570 pro mobo. The box says its 5000 series ready to be compatible with my 5800x so that shouldn't be an issue. My question is, since its a new mobo with apparently a fairly new version of bios since its 5000 series ready, should I still download new bios from Asus website?

I've just heard its not always good to flash bios if not needed because problems could occur.

 

[Dj0gany]

I wouldnt update the BIOS unless i have to.
Leave it as it is.
^ That is if everything works correctly.

 

[jay32267]

I would use it as is and see how it goes.
If I didn't have problems I would leave it alone.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Wait until you have to update it. There's no point doing something which is potentially risky when it's not even necessary.

 

[logainofhades]

Depends on the bios revision, that board has. Compare it to what is available, and read what the new bios revision is for. Not long ago, there were revisions to fix a known USB issue.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/amd-locates-root-cause-of-usb-issues-on-b550-x570-motherboards

 

[geofelt]

Once you are working ok, do not try to update the bios to fix a problem that you do not have.

OTOH, on a new build, I would be inclined to update the bios to currency.
Any problems encountered are easy to deal with at this early stage before the pc goes into production.
In particular, ryzen is very sensitive to ram issues and many bios updates deal with those.

I might add to verify that your ram is explicitly supported by the motherboard qvl list or by the ram vendor's supported list.
Seemingly identical specs are not always supported.