[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...