Will i need to upgrade my bios? when building this pc

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

Biostar H110MHV3
i5 6400
RX460 4GB ASUS STRIX
8GB RAM DDR3
460w PSU
Will this go good together?
And will i need to upgrade my bios for the 6th gen processor on this MB?

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

No, the H110 should support the i5-6400 out of the box.

Decent enough system; the CPU could pair with stronger GPUs of course, but the market is what it is.
Is that DDR3L? The memory controller for Skylake is only rated for DDR3L (1.3V IIRC), 'standard' DDR3 is 1.5....

What "460W PSU" specifically? Doesn't tell us much.

Depending on your budget/availability, a 7th Gen i3 + B250 board might be the better idea, but you'd need DDR4

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

Psu is FSP460-60HCN
my current MB is FM2-H55M-P33.
and i have the rx 460 already so i cant really afford to buy any stronger gpus at the moment or new ram...
Its DDR3

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

The FSP unit should be fine.

I'd recommend reusing the DDR3 though, it's out of spec - and has potential to damage the CPU over time.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT51264BA1339J-4Gb-Ddr3-1333-1-5V/dp/B00F4ICE4S

imsqam · Feb 15, 2018

First, you can use PCPartPicker build your components, it will check for imcompatibilities and help with pricing. I started your build and pasted a link below.

Your build is okay although you might want to spend more money on your GPU at the sacrifice of your CPU. 460 is more than enough for this build, I actually worry that you are buying a low grade PSU in favor (favour?) of more watts. Don't cheap out on your PSU, not a good idea. If you like I can assist you with picking components for a match build, just supply your country of purchase, budget and links for any preferred online vendors. Also indicate if you need the following: 1) OS, 2) Monitor, 3) keyboard/mouse, 4) wifi card.

You will not need a BIOS update for Sky Lake CPU's (6th GEN), just Kaby Lake CPU's (7th GEN)
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=832#specification

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/mWmcCb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/mWmcCb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.50 @ shopRBC)
Memory: ADATA - XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ PC-Canada)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 460 4GB STRIX Video Card
Power Supply: Cooler Master - Elite Power 460W ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ PC-Canada)
Other: BIOSTAR H110MHV3 LGA 1151 Intel H110 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Total: $352.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-15 17:18 EST-0500

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

imsqam :

While I agree with the sentiment, I don't believe you can buy that FSP unit anymore (it's about 5 years old) - so I would guess the OP already has it from an old system.

FSP, as an OEM don't make any "junk" units..... but it wouldn't appear that specific PSU is one of their better offerings though. Likely akin to something like a CX430 of the same era.

34A on the 12V Rail less degration..... should still be more than sufficient for the proposed build.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

yes i own the psu already...

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

the DDR3L ram goes in the same kind of socket as the DDR3 yes?

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

Yes, DDR3 *physically* fits, and will work for a period of time...... how long that period will be, I really have no idea.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

No i was wondering if i can just replace the ddr3 with ddr3l without changing any other components

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

On the H110 board? Yes. DDR3L is expensive though (relatively speaking).

If you're on a strict budget... depending on the CPU you have currently, an upgrade to an i7 within the Gen (i7-860, 870 or 880) would be a more affordable option.... and should pair well enough with the RX460....

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

H81M-K and I5 4590 and the rx 460 how that would go?
and will i need to update the bios then?
i would like to play atleast bf 1 on medium or high settings...

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

H81 + 4590 would be a sold option, depending on the cost.... and would allow you to reuse DDR3.

Medium/1080p should be achievable, yes.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VhxMnH
i have decided to but these parts
Thanks for your help.

Barty1884 · Feb 15, 2018

For the sake of $3, I'd highly recommend a dual-channel 2x4GB kit.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - H110M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.95 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 460 4GB STRIX Video Card
Total: $326.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-15 18:25 EST-0500

2133MHz is all that's necessary - on the H110 board, the 2400MHz DDR4 will be limited to 2133MHz anyway.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

oh ok thanks.

edgars9387 · Feb 15, 2018

With this setup will i be able to run game like bf1 and assassins creed syndicate smoothliy on high or medium graphics? 1080p

Will i need to upgrade my bios? when building this pc

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