Hey folks! I'm considering buying the Asus X870-P Prime motherboard, but I've come across information suggesting that some Asus 800 series motherboards might be causing issues with 9000 series CPUs. Is that still a problem right now? If I update the BIOS before powering it up, will that help?
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Honestly, there are tons of reports about these motherboards struggling with 9000 CPUs, but for every bad story, there are countless others where things just work fine. Usually, people are more vocal when they face issues. So, just weigh your options carefully!
If you’ve got new components, it might not even support a 9000 CPU initially. I'd recommend using the Asus BIOS Flashback method to update the BIOS before you install the processor. Check it out here: [Asus BIOS Flashback](https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1038568/).
Sometimes these issues get exaggerated. If there really was a serious widespread problem, we'd definitely be seeing way more complaints. Most likely, you'll be just fine!
I’ve had a solid experience with my 9950X3D on my X870E Hero motherboard. There are indeed some reports of 9000 series CPUs failing on different motherboards, mainly Asrock. Some tips to mitigate risk include lowering voltage settings. It's a mixed bag for a lot of brands, but you can find helpful videos discussing these issues too.
It's still a bit early to say definitively, but so far it seems like most users are having no issues. Personally, I've used Asus motherboards for over 20 years, but I've decided to switch brands this generation because I'm tired of the premium pricing on Asus boards.
I mean, it's not an ASRock board, so you should be in the clear there.
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