Old monitor + new pc = ?

[doctorzero0]

I did a check--apparently general idea is that getting a refurbished board is a bit hit-and-miss, because sometimes you're never sure just HOW it's refurbished. I could be wrong.

 

Anyway, that's besides the point--since I only have the one processor I may as well return the motherboard for a full refund (Amazon had this holiday deal thing) and get one that DOESN'T need a BIOS update.

 

Like this one: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAJ8W8M49181&Description=B250%20Pro%204&cm_re=B250_Pro_4-_-13-130-989-_-Product

 

I have no doubt that 99% of you guys are far more tech-savvy than me, so if you have any alternate suggestions, go ahead. Thanks for the help so far!