[invesari]

Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.

[zenexer]

I've built a lot of machines, and I've never had to update BIOS just to get a standard CPU working.

[Deathmax]

You tend to if you use a motherboard with an older chipset with a newer generation CPU using the same socket (and it hasn't already been updated at the factory).

Intel example: Using a 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU on a 6th generation Skylake chipset motherboard. Example of required BIOS update: version 1.F https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/Z170-A-PRO

[brann0]

I clearly remember my i5 4690 wasn't supported by z87 motherboards unless you flashed with another CPU.

As I was building a new rig, I just ordered a z97 instead.

Also yeah, it was my fault for not properly checking before buying 4690+z87 combo, but not that weird...

[whalesalad]

But needing a different chip in the socket? That’s definitely not common and for many not even possible.

[IronBacon]

AMD offered a kit to update the BIOS, basically they sent a previous generation CPU to flash the BIOS.

On the other hand, with new Intel CPUs you would need new mainboards... ^__^;

[nobleach]

Yes, and kudos to AMD for even doing it. But, it's a two week from acceptance into the program to delivery (in some cases - a week in others).

[bootloop]

Sure, was the same thing for my AMD FX cpu.

Edit: I bought a cheaper cpu on Amazon and after the BIOS update for the new CPU I sent it back.