i5 4690k motherboard that doesn't require a bios update

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

I need a motherboard that works with this cpu that DOESN'T require a bios update. I'm getting a bit worried as it has already been ordered and i have not found a mobo that works with it in my price range (£100)

Any help would be amazing

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

z97 motherboards come with support for the i5 4690k with no bios update

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

So with my cpu, i do not need an update with any z97 mobo?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

They should all work fine out of box but it is recommended to update the bios to the latest version if it is not already.

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

How can i do that without the cpu may i ask?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

Well you need a cpu installed to update the bios.

What exactly have you ordered as of now?

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

I'm getting an i5 4690k for christmas

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

Cool, I would say match it with a Asus or Gigabyte z97.

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

Could you link me a couple that don't require a bios update?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

No z97 from any company is going to need a bios update for the 4690k.

If you want to show me the motherboard(s) your thinking about I can tell you my opinion on them.

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

Will do, here they are...
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Z97-Gaming-LGA1150-Motherboard/dp/B00K8KJ6Y8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417380515&sr=8-2&keywords=Z97

>http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli

>http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g45gaming

If you find anymore, please keep them around/under £100

frag06 · Nov 30, 2014

I'd stay away from MSI motherboards, they have QC issues.

The Asus Z97-A, Gigabyte Gaming 5/7, ASRock Extreme 4 are all good. These are all right around your price range.

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

frag06 :

Could you personally recommend one or are they very similar?

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

I think I would go with the G45 Gaming out of those or better none

frag06 · Nov 30, 2014

I'd take any of the boards I listed. They're all good boards and have very similar features.

My personal pick would be the Z97-A. The Gaming 5 would be good too, and the ASRock offers a lot for the price.

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

why do you guys hold peoples hands.. and toms actually recommends the the msi gaming 5.

eh whatever i got better things to do than answer the same question 3 times.

Bolton_99 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

I'll check it out, Thanks!

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

dont mean anything bulton just you need to do research when assembly your own pc and if you just come to forums and don't read articles your just going to be lost and taken by opinions from people that are not experts.
If you like msi then get msi.. they will take care of you if anything is wrong.

frag06 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

MSI has QC issues with their motherboards, it's the very reason most here don't recommend MSI boards.

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-motherboard,3902.html

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

they don't make bad products and I have had a msi mobo and gpu that my brother is using today with nothing wrong.

sure as hell cant get a better gaming laptop either.

frag06 · Nov 30, 2014

iron8orn :

Just because Tom's recommend it doesn't mean it's a good buy. MSI picks a board and sends it to them for testing, that isn't going to show QC issues.

It's pretty common knowledge around here (and most tech forums) about their QC problems, read some threads and you'll quickly see that. If they could fix the QC issues, I would have no problem recommending their boards.

iron8orn · Nov 30, 2014

bla bla.. I have seen many of MSI products working great in person and only 1 gtx 760 that was crap that a friend got and they upgraded it to a gtx 770 for free.

I did recommend Asus or Gigabyte but if someone likes MSI there is nothing wrong with it.

frag06 · Nov 30, 2014

QC is only bad with their motherboards, their GPU's are very good.

Bolton_99 · Dec 1, 2014

iron8orn :

Ah okay sorry. Just i'm not very confident with pc parts etc.

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