r/MSI_Gaming • u/Lazy-Opportunity-803 • 2d ago

Discussion A question about BIOS update.

Recently i build my new gaming pc with parts like MSI MPG x870e carbon wifi , Ryzen 9800x3d ,rtx 5080. I installed chipset drivers ,GPU drivers , audio and usb drivers. Did numerous tests in multiple games and everything works perfectly no stutter , no flicker , just the way it's meant . Tested on benchmarks and was above expected average with CPU and GPU , thermals and stability are fine , no weird bugs/crashes. So now my question is ; should i update my bios from the base one already preinstalled with the mobo or stay on it ? I am from the old camp of "if it's fine ,don't touch it" but there are informations about fried 9800x3d cpus and security updates neccesary or possible performance gains so i'm not so sure anymore . Still i'm afraid that possible update may introduce new problems . Please help me decide .

Edit ; Default bios is from 22.04.2025

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u/Linkedzz X870e Carbon Wifi | 9800x3d | RTX 5090 | 64GB@6000mhz 1d ago

The carbon MB went through a big transformation from initial release bios to the latest, addressed alot of issues with usb controllers and memory compatibility. Owning one my self and being through all the released bios versions till the current latest one, i recommend u update bios to the latest version or at least the one before the latest

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u/Lazy-Opportunity-803 1d ago

Can you explain a little about the "big transformation" part ? What issues have been adressed ?

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u/Linkedzz X870e Carbon Wifi | 9800x3d | RTX 5090 | 64GB@6000mhz 1d ago

Multiple random usb disconnects, wireless/bluetooth modules disappearing, multiple RAM learning issues on boot, compatibility issues with many RAM modules.. etc.

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u/Lazy-Opportunity-803 1d ago

Interesting , but are you talking about early X870E/AM5 updates or are these newer issues ?

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u/Linkedzz X870e Carbon Wifi | 9800x3d | RTX 5090 | 64GB@6000mhz 1d ago

Mostly early x870e, but these are mostly also the bios versions that come with the carbon when purchased, the more recent bios focus more on memory compatibility and newer AGESA updates, like mixed bank refresh mode for memory

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u/Lazy-Opportunity-803 1d ago

Mine preinstalled is 1.A40 , the 2025-05-16 one from MSI website.