Should I update bois

[Insomniazz]

Just finished putting together my first build I have an asus b550m-a wifi and the current bois version is 2006 should I update it to the current version 

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2 minutes ago, Insomniazz said:

should I update it to the current version

Yes. Newer versions improve system stability and performance.

[Robchil]

6 minutes ago, Insomniazz said:

Just finished putting together my first build I have an asus b550m-a wifi and the current bois version is 2006 should I update it to the current version 

always unless it says it does not contain support for the CPU you plan to use. 

 

[Pixelfie]

Even though most modern boards have good protection against failure, it can still brick your board if something goes wrong (chances are VERY small). I wouldn't update unless there's an issue that could be fixed with an update or if an update adds a useful feature (like resizable bar)

[Robchil]

1 minute ago, Pixelfie said:

Even though most modern boards have good protection against failure, it can still brick your board if something goes wrong (chances are VERY small). I wouldn't update unless there's an issue that could be fixed with an update or if an update adds a useful feature (like resizable bar)

a new build.... 

 

[Pixelfie]

11 minutes ago, Robchil said:

a new build.... 

 

So what? In this case there's no reason to update, unless op has one of the newer CPUs (5500, 5600, 5800X3D, etc)

[Senzelian]

The general rule is to not update, unless you're facing an issue that could be resolved with a BIOS update.

[Somerandomtechyboi]

If you somehow brick it you can still desolder the chip and reprogram with a cheap bios programmer like ch341a, i personally just update to the latest version unless it nukes my ocing capability (the reason why i stay on f4 rather than the current f9a on my ep45 ds4p)