Some AMD A88X chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Kaveri CPUs. VERY desperate!@#$

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I'm getting this msg on http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vfMsqs . This is my first build, and I'm this msg is extremely nervewracking. I know this questioon has been asked before, - but none of the answers apply to all scenarios, and if you can't give me an answer like that it's OK! I'm just really wondering if my parts are safe from the dangerous, scary message. Thanks :))
 
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There is no DEFINITIVE way to know. Even the PCB version of the motherboard matters when checking compatibility. The v3.0 motherboard requires F6 BIOS while the v3.1 motherboard requires F7 BIOS.

Lets assume we won't know which revision of the board you will get if you buy new today...

With the v3.1 motherboard, the F7 BIOS is the FIRST one shown on the manufacturer page. That should mean it was the first available BIOS so EVERY v3.1 motherboard would support the 860K.
With the v3.0 motherboard the F6 isn't the first available BIOS so it is POSSIBLE you might not be supported. But, the F6 BIOS was released in May 2014. So what is the probability of a motherboard that has been sitting somewhere for almost 2 years prior to...
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There is no DEFINITIVE way to know. Even the PCB version of the motherboard matters when checking compatibility. The v3.0 motherboard requires F6 BIOS while the v3.1 motherboard requires F7 BIOS.

Lets assume we won't know which revision of the board you will get if you buy new today...

With the v3.1 motherboard, the F7 BIOS is the FIRST one shown on the manufacturer page. That should mean it was the first available BIOS so EVERY v3.1 motherboard would support the 860K.
With the v3.0 motherboard the F6 isn't the first available BIOS so it is POSSIBLE you might not be supported. But, the F6 BIOS was released in May 2014. So what is the probability of a motherboard that has been sitting somewhere for almost 2 years prior to sale? That is the risk you are taking ....
 
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No entirely safe with that board.

For the 860k to be safe out if the box I'd normally recommend the asrock 88 pro 3 or Asus a68hm-plus.

However the build is unbalanced , an 860k with a 390 isn't a great pairing & the evga 500w is not a PSU I'd use with a 300w peak card.

Consider this instead or maybe an i5 paired with a 380.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970M PRO3 Micro ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($313.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $659.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 15:57 EST-0500

With the 88r you also need to budget for a front 120mm intake fan, I'd personally go for the n200 instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1
 
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Thanks sooo much, I'm incredibly pleased with your response. *Don't tell anyone, but if I could go back I would make you the best solution* I've pretty much modeled mine after your suggestions and I'm going to see if I can build/edit it slightly.
Thanks once more, madmatt30!
 
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