Driver/BIOS Updater?

[Flaus]

Hey Guys,

Does anyone know if there is a Driver/BIOS update notifier similar to Windows Update that monitors your components and lets you know when a new update is available? I hate having to check a million different websites and then search my version number. Thanks! System config below

ASRock P67 Extreme4
Intel Core i5 2500k
MSI GTX460 Twin Frozr II
4GB RAM

 

[billyb0b]

Did you check any of the provided software that came with the board? I don't own an ASRock mobo but I know Asus offers a BIOS Check tool.

 

[smakme7757]

There is, but most are riddled with spyware. I wouldn't touch them. You can get a BIOS update checker from your manufacturer (Gigabyte has one and ASUS as mentioned by billybOb above)

I did find one a year ago which was spyware free (cost $30), but it just didn't do a good job. I found more recent drivers than they had in their database by going directly to the manufacturer of the parts i needed to update.

You shouldn't have to update too many components anyway. Usually just updating your GPU/Chipset/IDE,SATA,RAID should keep your system in top shape.

Things like BIOS/LAN/WIFI/USB 3.0 ect... only need to be updated if your having problems or need new features which newer drivers support.

 

[Flaus]

Yeah, the only software I remember coming with the ASRock is the tuning utility and it doesn't have the update feature. I guess I will keep going the manual way until ASRock decides to put something together.

 

[Binky]

If you system works well, why do you need updated drivers or bios? The obsession with continually updating drivers and bios is hazardous to your system.

 

[hclarkjr]

here is driver update program i use http://www.driver-soft.com/product.html