[SOLVED] Thoughts on New Build

Eric92

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I'm finally upgrading my 4790K and just wanted to get some thoughts on the mobo, ram, cpu combo. I've already got the system pretty much upgraded to where I want it now. PSU, case, cooling, gpu, etc.
Never built with AMD and am open to other mobos/ram or recommendations. I'm not too picky.

CPU: 5600X
Mobo: MSI MEG X570 UNIFY
RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z Neo 3800 MHZ 16GB (8x2)

And here's my full system in case anyone's curious. System

I did have one question regarding this PC Part Picker warning as well. Never seen it before. Anyone shed some light on that? Any reason to be concerned?
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On the warning - There are no motherboard chipsets that were made on/after Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, so ALL the mobos will need a BIOS update first to support the Ryzen 5000 CPUs. Many B550/X570 mobos include a feature called "BIOS Flashback" where you don't need a CPU installed to perform the BIOS update, so check that. Otherwise, you'll need a 3000 or older CPU installed to perform the BIOS update.

As time goes on, it becomes more likely that manufacturers will update/ship boards with 5000 series capable BIOSes, but that's always a gamble.
On the warning - There are no motherboard chipsets that were made on/after Ryzen 5000 series CPUs, so ALL the mobos will need a BIOS update first to support the Ryzen 5000 CPUs. Many B550/X570 mobos include a feature called "BIOS Flashback" where you don't need a CPU installed to perform the BIOS update, so check that. Otherwise, you'll need a 3000 or older CPU installed to perform the BIOS update.

As time goes on, it becomes more likely that manufacturers will update/ship boards with 5000 series capable BIOSes, but that's always a gamble.
 
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