BIOS update before OC

Deo_volente

Deo_volente

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Finally thinking about overclocking i2500k rig that i built 4 yrs ago with the intention of ocing it but never did.
Is it a good idea to flash BIOS first before trying, current BIOS is the first/original release and there were about 8 later revisions.

Thanks.
 
Hi, yes its always a good idea to keep your Bios and Drivers up to date.

Check your mobo manual on how to update your Bios and just take your time.
 
DarkXavier said:
Wouldn't bother updating bios if system is running fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Agree, I broke mine even when I followed instruction from msi to flash it via usb for my z87gd65. I was waiting 2 and half week to get it fixed. Also your motherboard is not on warranty anymore. Just bare this in mind.
 
That's because your board was a MSI one and they have a extremely high chance of bricking the board no matter which method you use to flash it. It's pathetic that they haven't got on top of it yet as they have had the problem for years. MSI should be avoided when it comes to motherboards. I haven't had a single Asus or Gigabyte board that failed due to a bad bios flash.
 
OLDPHART said:
Hi, yes its always a good idea to keep your Bios and Drivers up to date.
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Drivers yes - BIOS no not really - normally only update if you have a specific issue or the BIOS release notes mention something worth while - e.g. better stability when overclocking of more overclocking options, or support for new CPUs, or compatibility with certain GPUs.

DarkXavier said:
Wouldn't bother updating bios if system is running fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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^ Exactly - BIOS flashes can and do go wrong - don't go through the risk unless you genuinely need to.

Deo_volente said:
Finally thinking about overclocking i2500k rig that i built 4 yrs ago with the intention of ocing it but never did.
Is it a good idea to flash BIOS first before trying, current BIOS is the first/original release and there were about 8 later revisions.
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In this case I would think updating would be worth while - could be extra options added for Overclocking or changes that could improve stability, or even things such as fixes for reported Voltages/Temperature sensors.


* I must just be lucky, as have had several MSI boards over the years (Socket A/939/775/1156/1155), never had an issue with flashing any of them - although I always used to flash from DOS CD and nowadays flash from USB within the BIOS' on board flash tool.
 
Armageus said:
In this case I would think updating would be worth while - could be extra options added for Overclocking or changes that could improve stability, or even things such as fixes for reported Voltages/Temperature sensors.
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I believe from reading around that later bios revisions give better control over LLC rather than the setting on mine which is just enabled/disabled/auto. There may be other stuff aswell ofc but thats the main thing that made me think it may be worth updating.
 
Deo_volente said:
I believe from reading around that later bios revisions give better control over LLC rather than the setting on mine which is just enabled/disabled/auto. There may be other stuff aswell ofc but thats the main thing that made me think it may be worth updating.
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Worth doing then I would have thought.
 
I was able to gain another 100Mhz on my overclock after a BIOS update on my Asus P8Z77-V Pro. I would definitely recommend updating your BIOS as it looks like manufacturers do include fixes which help with OC stability.
 
Well, i went for it and all went ok. First time i ever flashed a BIOS in goodness knows how many years of pc ownership/building (always belived the old mantra "if it ain't broke don't fix it). The only "bricking" that occured happened in mah boxers :p
 
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