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3 minutes ago, Vexcity said:

I've been picking out some parts on pcpartpicker.com, here is the link to my list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DWqHQ6 and under "Compatibility notes" it says "The Asus ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor with BIOS version 1004. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, upgrading the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU."  I understand that its an issue but not sure how much of a problem this would be. 

This warning is just letting you know that the BIOS version that is installed on this motherboard may not be the most up-to-date that supports the 5600X processor. As a result, you may have to use an older CPU, such as one from the Ryzen 3000 series or a loaner from AMD...or also get the newer BIOS flashed to the motherboard. 

 

Since B550 has been out for awhile now and the 5600X, you shouldn't really have an issue at all and if the stock is fresh, will come with a newer BIOS version installed already.

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I've been picking out some parts on pcpartpicker.com, here is the link to my list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DWqHQ6 and under "Compatibility notes" it says "The Asus ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor with BIOS version 1004. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, upgrading the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU."  I understand that its an issue but not sure how much of a problem this would be. 

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3 minutes ago, Vexcity said:

I've been picking out some parts on pcpartpicker.com, here is the link to my list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DWqHQ6 and under "Compatibility notes" it says "The Asus ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor with BIOS version 1004. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, upgrading the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU."  I understand that its an issue but not sure how much of a problem this would be. 

This warning is just letting you know that the BIOS version that is installed on this motherboard may not be the most up-to-date that supports the 5600X processor. As a result, you may have to use an older CPU, such as one from the Ryzen 3000 series or a loaner from AMD...or also get the newer BIOS flashed to the motherboard. 

 

Since B550 has been out for awhile now and the 5600X, you shouldn't really have an issue at all and if the stock is fresh, will come with a newer BIOS version installed already.

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ||  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Air Cooler ||  RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB(4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18  ||  Mobo: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570  ||  SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Boot Drive/Some Games)  ||  HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB(Game Drive)  ||  GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 6900XT  ||  PSU: EVGA P2 1600W  ||  Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow  ||  Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero SE RGB  ||  Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon RGB with GX Blue Clicky Switches  ||  Mouse Pad: MAINGEAR ASSIST XL ||  Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 

 

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3 minutes ago, CommanderAlex said:

This warning is just letting you know that the BIOS version that is installed on this motherboard may not be the most up-to-date that supports the 5600X processor. As a result, you may have to use an older CPU, such as one from the Ryzen 3000 series or a loaner from AMD...or also get the newer BIOS flashed to the motherboard. 

 

Since B550 has been out for awhile now and the 5600X, you shouldn't really have an issue at all and if the stock is fresh, will come with a newer BIOS version installed already.

So should I just go ahead and stick to this CPU? or switch to the a CPU from the Ryzen 3000 series just in case?

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1 minute ago, Vexcity said:

So should I just go ahead and stick to this CPU? or switch to the a CPU from the Ryzen 3000 series just in case?

No I would stick to this CPU as the IPC gains are worth it and not hassle with returning/buying. 

CPU Cooler Tier List  || Motherboard VRMs Tier List || Motherboard Beep & POST Codes || Graphics Card Tier List || PSU Tier List 

 

Main System Specifications: 

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ||  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Air Cooler ||  RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB(4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18  ||  Mobo: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570  ||  SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Boot Drive/Some Games)  ||  HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB(Game Drive)  ||  GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 6900XT  ||  PSU: EVGA P2 1600W  ||  Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow  ||  Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero SE RGB  ||  Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon RGB with GX Blue Clicky Switches  ||  Mouse Pad: MAINGEAR ASSIST XL ||  Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 

 

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5 minutes ago, Vexcity said:

alright, is there any way to see the version of the BIOS before buying the motherboard?

Unfortunately, no. Some tags on the box will tell you when you get the motherboard what BIOS revision it is. Then you can check on the motherboard's support page at the CPU support page to see what BIOS revision a processor is first supported by.

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Main System Specifications: 

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ||  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Air Cooler ||  RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB(4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18  ||  Mobo: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570  ||  SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Boot Drive/Some Games)  ||  HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB(Game Drive)  ||  GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 6900XT  ||  PSU: EVGA P2 1600W  ||  Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow  ||  Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero SE RGB  ||  Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon RGB with GX Blue Clicky Switches  ||  Mouse Pad: MAINGEAR ASSIST XL ||  Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 

 

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2 minutes ago, CommanderAlex said:

Unfortunately, no. Some tags on the box will tell you when you get the motherboard what BIOS revision it is. Then you can check on the motherboard's support page at the CPU support page to see what BIOS revision a processor is first supported by.

This review on amazon said "Ordered mine earlier this month, wanted to note that (at least for me) it still did not ship 5000 ready. Worry not, however; The BIOS flashback button did the trick flawlessly! It was really easy to find instructions for and perform, and did not require a 3000 CPU."  Is this something that i'll be able to do if it ends up not being compatible?

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This review on amazon said "Ordered mine earlier this month, wanted to note that (at least for me) it still did not ship 5000 ready. Worry not, however; The BIOS flashback button did the trick flawlessly! It was really easy to find instructions for and perform, and did not require a 3000 CPU."  Is this something that i'll be able to do if it ends up not being compatible?

Yes, you're able to do this on certain motherboards (I wasn't able to confirm this on the motherboard page but was thinking that it may as ASUS has their EZ Flash 3 which allows for this) and luckily this motherboard has that feature. All you'll need is a USB flash drive to download the BIOS onto and then insert in the BIOS flash USB port on the rear I/O of the motherboard.  

CPU Cooler Tier List  || Motherboard VRMs Tier List || Motherboard Beep & POST Codes || Graphics Card Tier List || PSU Tier List 

 

Main System Specifications: 

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ||  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Air Cooler ||  RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB(4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18  ||  Mobo: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570  ||  SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Boot Drive/Some Games)  ||  HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB(Game Drive)  ||  GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 6900XT  ||  PSU: EVGA P2 1600W  ||  Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow  ||  Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero SE RGB  ||  Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon RGB with GX Blue Clicky Switches  ||  Mouse Pad: MAINGEAR ASSIST XL ||  Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 

 

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Just now, CommanderAlex said:

Yes, you're able to do this on certain motherboards (I wasn't able to confirm this on the motherboard page but was thinking that it may as ASUS has their EZ Flash 3 which allows for this) and luckily this motherboard has that feature. All you'll need is a USB flash drive to download the BIOS onto and then insert in the BIOS flash USB port on the rear I/O of the motherboard.  

Great, if it's alright can you send me a video I can use for may that be the case when I end up getting the motherboard?  If not that's alright, thanks for clearing this up for me.

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2 minutes ago, Vexcity said:

Great, if it's alright can you send me a video I can use for may that be the case when I end up getting the motherboard?  If not that's alright, thanks for clearing this up for me.

Sure, I'll leave it here and also the motherboard's manual will explain this at page 59 of 74, section 3.4. 

ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING | ROG Strix | Gaming Motherboards｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global (asus.com)

 

Here's a link to a video that ASUS has:

 

CPU Cooler Tier List  || Motherboard VRMs Tier List || Motherboard Beep & POST Codes || Graphics Card Tier List || PSU Tier List 

 

Main System Specifications: 

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ||  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Air Cooler ||  RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB(4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18  ||  Mobo: ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero X570  ||  SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Boot Drive/Some Games)  ||  HDD: 2X Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB(Game Drive)  ||  GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RX 6900XT  ||  PSU: EVGA P2 1600W  ||  Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow  ||  Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero SE RGB  ||  Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon RGB with GX Blue Clicky Switches  ||  Mouse Pad: MAINGEAR ASSIST XL ||  Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 

 

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