@maverick121 Have you confirmed bios update for ryzen 3rd gen when placing order(if not dispatched yet then confirm)? Usually these online sellers(primeabgb,mdcomputers,vedant(personally confirmed),theitdepot) also update the bios before dispatching so as to test mobo(don't be surprised if you get an unsealed/opened/resealed mobo box,no need to worry).
Need Advice on Upgrading Processor and MB Mainly
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Sorry for the delayed update.I dont get email notifications for new posts.
They have already dispatched the board.Doesnt the board support Ryzen 3rd Gen by default?
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Thanks
bssunilreddy
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Check this once as your board is on the already upgraded list: ASRock > News
If its manufacturing date is after may/june 2019 then it should have ryzen 3xxx compatibility out of the box else it needs bios update(& to update bios you need a non-ryzen 3xxx processor in mobo). You can still confirm from them whether they have checked its ryzen 3xxx compatibility or its manufacturing date.
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Well .. they have sent it already .. Thats a Major Detail you missed while recommending the board.Now i'm in trouble.I guess this what i get for buying something without proper research based on someone's suggestion.
I don't have any other processor to Flash the BIOS.
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Sorry if this statement was blunt. I was just disappointed that you missed such a critical detail.
I really do appreciate your effort in recommending the best bang for the buck products and offers.
No problem.I agree it was a mistake on my part.In fact as soon as I noticed I immediately posted here.Still no major issue,first receive the package & check manufacturing date,if it is after june 2019 then most likely it has bios update.In worst case scenario,just take it to some nearby pc shop(only the mobo in box) & ask them to update the bios(download the bios too on usb drive),should not take more than 300-400.
You can also check asrock service centre:
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Heard back from them
We wish to inform you that your ordered Asrock B450 Pro4 AMD AM4 Socket Motherboard comes with the latest bios already dispatched and it will support Ryzen 5 3600.
Good to know
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Got the board in pristine condition.. Heavy packing..Good to know
Date of Import: Oct 2019
Sorry again
Like I said earlier,no problemGot the board in pristine condition.. Heavy packing..
Date of Import: Oct 2019
Sorry again
Oct 2019 build will be having latest ryzen 3xxx compatible bios by default as last bios update for this mobo was released by asrock in aug 2019.
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ThanksLike I said earlier,no problem
I have ordered the processor from Amazon for 16600 using my 1000 Gift Card from SBI. Now i'm looking to get a 16 GB Ram Stick and SSD. This one from Corsair is more value for money than the single ADATA one you suggested Suggestions please *www.amazon.in/Corsair-16GB-3000MHz...r4+ram+16gb&qid=1576563322&s=computers&sr=1-2
ADATA XPG GAMMIX D30 16GB (16GBx1) DDR4 3000MHZ (AX4U3000316G16A-SR30) RAM
ADATA XPG GAMMIX D30 16GB (16GBX1) DDR4 3200MHZ RAM
Amazon prices for most pc components will never match these specific pc sites prices unless there is some good sale discount/offer on amazon.
I hope you ordered via SBI YONO app using sbi card because that gives you extra 5% cashback(in fact during 10-14th dec you would have got another extra 10% off so total would have been 15% off) on amazon.
ADATA XPG GAMMIX D30 16GB (16GBX1) DDR4 3200MHZ RAM
Amazon prices for most pc components will never match these specific pc sites prices unless there is some good sale discount/offer on amazon.
I hope you ordered via SBI YONO app using sbi card because that gives you extra 5% cashback(in fact during 10-14th dec you would have got another extra 10% off so total would have been 15% off) on amazon.
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I just bought it today.
I was reluctant to make a decision. Thought about buying later when some offer hits.But now since I had got SBI Amazon Gift Card through points redemption, I thought I will go ahead.
Regarding the other websites,I'm little sceptical to buy something this expensive.
I'm planning to cut costs further down by getting a 512GB SSD.I will mostly run Visual Studio and some Dev Tools.And I will have a secondary HDD.
My intention to have an SSD is only to have faster boot time and performance of the OS.
That is also fine.
For 512gb ssd you can check out onlyssd.com(it is ssd selling division of primeabgb).
Buy Online GIGABYTE 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD GP-GSM2NE3512GNTD In India
Buy Online Intel 512GB 660P NVMe M.2 Internal SSD SSDPEKNW512G8X1 In India
Buy Online Silicon Power 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 2280 SSD SP512GBP34A80M28 In India
You can trust primeabgb,mdcomputers,vedantcomputers,theitdepot for pc parts purchase.They all have physical shops & are the biggest pc shop in their metro city(primeabgb in mumbai,mdcomputers & vedant in kolkata,theitdepot in chennai). They are also the official distributors of many pc component brands in India so you will never face issue regarding genuineness of component for rma(it is the policy of most pc components rma centres to deny warranty if the product has not come into India via official import channels).
For 512gb ssd you can check out onlyssd.com(it is ssd selling division of primeabgb).
Buy Online GIGABYTE 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD GP-GSM2NE3512GNTD In India
Buy Online Intel 512GB 660P NVMe M.2 Internal SSD SSDPEKNW512G8X1 In India
Buy Online Silicon Power 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 2280 SSD SP512GBP34A80M28 In India
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Thanks.GigaByte is the cheapest .. which one is the best in your openion ..
Silicon power A80 series has been reviewed by major tech sites & got good reviews.Intel 660p also got good reviews but its performance is lagging behind silicon power.Gigabyte model has no reviews on tech sites(reviews are there for its higher priced aorus rgb ssd models) but my guess is that its performance should not be lesser than intel 660p in worst case scenario & may even be somewhere in between silicon power & intel 660p. I also know that there is an official gigabyte rep( eddie_edits (u/eddie_edits) - Reddit ) on reddit India section who is quite active & helpful so that is also a major plus point in case of any future rma issue.
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Thanks
I have ordered the Silicon Power one from OnlySSD.
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Finally all components arrived. The motherboard does not have screws present in the package... Can I use screws used to fix CDROM to fix the MB?