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i9 Core in an older mobo?

EmperorClone
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Hey all,

 

Apologies if this is a dopey question. As I know socket size should be what I care about, but wanted some feedback in case there are nuances I should know in addition?

 

I'm tempted to get an i9-9900k, but my mobo is an MSI B150 PC Mate.

 

Will this fit? and work in this mobo or should I just upgrade the mobo, too? If so. What would be a good upgrade without spending a crazy amount more? (DDR4 memory, GTX 1080)

 

Thanks!

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you can't... they use a different pin layout, so or you'll fry your mobo, or your 9900k

 

you'll need a hefty z370 or z390 board for it

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1 minute ago, LukeSavenije said:

you can't... they use a different pin layout, so or you'll fry your mobo, or your 9900k

 

you'll need a hefty z370 or z390 board for it

Exactly the information I was hoping you wonderful people would have!


Thank you!

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5 minutes ago, EmperorClone said:

'm tempted to get an i9-9900k, but my mobo is an MSI B150 PC Mate.

The best processor supported by your motherboard is the i7 7700K which is roughly an i5 8400 so ideally you'll want a new motherboard if you're planning on a new high end CPU.

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1 minute ago, EmperorClone said:

Exactly the information I was hoping you wonderful people would have!


Thank you!

well... I would know some nice mobos for it too if you need that.

 

just know that intel normally is possible to use for 2 generations

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