Z87 with Haswell compatibility issue?

[pugchampion]

so i already purchased the msi z87-GD65 motherboard and then i noticed on pcpartpicker it says
Some Intel Z87 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Haswell Refresh CPUs. and i plan on getting an i5 4690k am i screwed? heres link too my build if it helps at all http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pugchampion/saved/ZBmNnQ

 

[MeteorsRaining]

If the MoBo you bought was manufactured after April '14, it'll come updated to support 4690k. Considering you purchased it sometime earlier, and the shop (or E-shop) didn't hand you like the most ancient piece available, your MoBo will support it. If in the unforunate case it isn't updated, for whatever reason, you'd then need to put a CPU which it supports w/o update and apply an update, or simply RMA it for an updated board.

 

[maxalge]

so i already purchased the msi z87-GD65 motherboard and then i noticed on pcpartpicker it says
Some Intel Z87 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Haswell Refresh CPUs. and i plan on getting an i5 4690k am i screwed? heres link too my build if it helps at all http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pugchampion/saved/ZBmNnQ

I like your build, drop that cx corsair though.

Get a xfx. non cx corsair, seasonic, or evga psu.



In order to use a haswell refresh you need bios 7845v1A.

More than likely you will need to update the bios yes.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

The CPU and motherboard are compatible, it may just need a BIOS flash first.

http://uk.msi.com/support/mb/Z87GD65_GAMING.html#support-cpu

 

[pugchampion]

If the MoBo you bought was manufactured after April '14, it'll come updated to support 4690k. Considering you purchased it sometime earlier, and the shop (or E-shop) didn't hand you like the most ancient piece available, your MoBo will support it. If in the unforunate case it isn't updated, for whatever reason, you'd then need to put a CPU which it supports w/o update and apply an update, or simply RMA it for an updated board.

hmm well i got it off ebay so im not sure how new it is.
is it worth just getting an i5-4670k or is this a simple fix worth doing and if i did get an 4670k how much of a performance decrease would i have?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

If you are out of luck with BIOS, then no it's not that simple of a fix. It requires a CPU which the MoBo can recognize.

i5 4670k and i5 4690k are almost identical in real-world performance, the newer one *may* OC a bit better, but that depends a lot on chip lottery. If you can get 4670k for same price, go for it, it'll eliminate any potential risks of BIOS update and will perform as well as the 4690k.

 

[pugchampion]

so i already purchased the msi z87-GD65 motherboard and then i noticed on pcpartpicker it says
Some Intel Z87 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Haswell Refresh CPUs. and i plan on getting an i5 4690k am i screwed? heres link too my build if it helps at all http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pugchampion/saved/ZBmNnQ

I like your build, drop that cx corsair though.

Get a xfx. non cx corsair, seasonic, or evga psu.


In order to use a haswell refresh you need bios 7845v1A.

More than likely you will need to update the bios yes.

ok ill change that and what exactly makes the Corsair Cx ones worse then the others?

 

[pugchampion]

If you are out of luck with BIOS, then no it's not that simple of a fix. It requires a CPU which the MoBo can recognize.

i5 4670k and i5 4690k are almost identical in real-world performance, the newer one *may* OC a bit better, but that depends a lot on chip lottery. If you can get 4670k for same price, go for it, it'll eliminate any potential risks of BIOS update and will perform as well as the 4690k.

ok sounds good then thx for the help man yeah ill probably just go with the 4670k too save the chance of headaches haha

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Indeed it will save you from potential headaches.

Also, for the PSU, CX uses Capxon capacitors, not at all recommended for OCing builds and known for failing as quickly as the warranty expires.