New small form gaming pc

TheBlueBrazil

The MSI B450M Mortar and gaming plus Motherboards can update the bios without a CPU in place but unfortunately the B450I doesn't.  I think AMD will loan you a CPU though.

SDMDAM

Can't seem to find any in mini ITX format

SDMDAM

Does AMD loan CPUs in the UK?

Delvey

Because I'm sure there are none. This is why I had to settle for the B450m Mortar

SDMDAM

Which is micro atx and won't fit in a mini case.

Are there any good intel alternatives to ryzen?

Delvey

Completely aware of that. Just pointing out the same issue I had that you are having and what I opted for, unless you opt for something more expensive.

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SDMDAM

I appreciate you trying to help mate, thanks!

TheBlueBrazil

According to https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100 the form it links to does allow UK addresses.

Could always buy an older CPU from here possibly or CEX as well.

SDMDAM

Have ordered the parts although not 100% sure about the case so will see what I think when it gets here.

SDMDAM

Well the Motherboard box says "AMD Ryzen 3000 Desktop ready" so that is promising