Would I have to flash / update bios ?

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I recently ordered parts for my first PC build but I was wondering if I would have to update my motherboards bios.I checked on gigabytes website and the bios it comes with is F2 , current bios release is at f6e beta version, would I have to download and update the bios before I install my o/s or would just using the default bios version be ok I don't have a CD drive nor does my case have a slot for one so I'm doing this all through Usb. my Operating system is on it also I'm not experienced with computers and this is my first build so any help would be appreciated

Here are the parts I ordered if that helps


Component
CPU
Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor

Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-H170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card

Case

NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply

EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
 
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Well in the sense that you won't see any performance upgrade, it's not worth it, but since it's so easy nowadays to update it through uefi, just an usb and 2 clicks, I would personally update it. However I would update it to F5, not a fan of beta bios versions.
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BIOS is not tied to the OS. According to gigabyte the newer versions provide better compatibility, however I doubt there will be much of a difference, so you don't actually have to update it, but even if you do, it is really easy and you can do it after you install the OS.
 
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So In your opinion would updating the bios to the latest be worth it or should I just use the default version ?
 
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Well in the sense that you won't see any performance upgrade, it's not worth it, but since it's so easy nowadays to update it through uefi, just an usb and 2 clicks, I would personally update it. However I would update it to F5, not a fan of beta bios versions.
 
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