CPU AND Chipset Compatible?

Mohamed AkRam · February 4, 2015

Hello Guys i want to ask you is the B85 Chipset Capable of running the Devil's Canyon Processors? (Intel Core i7 4790) ?
and if it does Which brand should i get ? MSI or ASRock?
I will use it for gaming and i didn't Choose the K version because i don't want to overclock and i don't want to use SLI too in the Future
Thanks

79wjd · February 4, 2015

It's compatible, but it may require a bios update.

MSI, Gigabyte, Asus, and AsRock are all fine choices. Just make sure you get any features you want (aesthetics, XFIRE support, board layout, USB/Sata ports, etc...)

Mohamed AkRam · February 4, 2015

It's compatible, but it may require a bios update.

MSI, Gigabyte, Asus, and AsRock are all fine choices. Just make sure you get any features you want (aesthetics, XFIRE support, board layout, USB/Sata ports, etc...)

Thanks for your answer so i need another processor to update the bios then use the i7 4790?

i don't have another processor so i can't use it from the first bios?

79wjd · February 4, 2015

Thanks for your answer so i need another processor to update the bios then use the i7 4790?

i don't have another processor so i can't use it from the first bios?

You MAY need to update the bios -- Only old stock should have an incompatible bios installed -- old stock, which should have been sold months ago, but theres always the chance. If you wanted to be 100% sure you wouldn't have to update then bios, then you would either need to get a 4770, or go with an H97/Z97 motherboard.

I'd also recommend saving $100 and getting a Xeon E3 1231v3 as it's basically a 4770 without integrated graphics.