New PC build

[Anzexx]

So basically i have this pc that ive built like a year ago and im planning on upgrading cpu, mobo, ram, and when i first got the pc parts i just took it the the closest shop and he built it for me, since i have no idea how to build it ~ ish

 

But the biggest question for me is WHAT do i do once i switch mobo, ram, cpu because according to pcpartpicker i have to update my bios, which i have NO idea how to, would appreciate if some1 here could like give me step by step "guide"

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4KBrr6

ill change GPU once prices stabilise ~

And yes ik it will probably bottleneck

[Nocte]

PCPP is telling you to upgrade the BIOS because you chose a B350 motherboard. Older AM4 motherboards need a newer BIOS to run newer Ryzen chips. If you want to avoid any headaches about getting an upgrade kit from AMD to upgrade the BIOS (they would send you an Athlon CPU that you have to ship back once you are done), you can buy a X470 motherboard or get a Ryzen 5 1600. You could save up with the cooler (maybe get a Cryorig H7 instead) and get a X470 motherboard.

 

I would get faster RAM if it's in your budget. Something around 3000MHz. Ryzen performance scales well with RAM speed (until 3200MHz at least). An SSD would be nice as well.

[Anzexx]

11 minutes ago, Eibe said:

PCPP is telling you to upgrade the BIOS because you chose a B350 motherboard. Older AM4 motherboards need a newer BIOS to run newer Ryzen chips. If you want to avoid any headaches about getting an upgrade kit from AMD to upgrade the BIOS (they would send you an Athlon CPU that you have to ship back once you are done), you can buy a X470 motherboard or get a Ryzen 5 1600. You could save up with the cooler (maybe get a Cryorig H7 instead) and get a X470 motherboard.

 

I would get faster RAM if it's in your budget. Something around 3000MHz. Ryzen performance scales well with RAM speed (until 3200MHz at least). An SSD would be nice as well.

So will that mobo, ram work since i already have these two

[Nocte]

6 minutes ago, Anzexx said:

So will that mobo, ram work since i already have these two

The RAM for sure. The motherboard yes, as long as you have updated it to the BIOS that supports Raven Ridge APUs.

 

Edited April 26, 2018 by Eibe
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[Anzexx]

4 hours ago, Eibe said:

The RAM for sure. The motherboard yes, as long as you have updated it to the BIOS that supports Raven Ridge APUs.

 

Thank you