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Can I install a locked CPU on a Z170 motherboard?

Can I install a locked CPU on a Z170 motherboard?

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xXHydragonXx
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06-28-2016, 08:48 PM
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I really prefer using a Z170 motherboard with a locked CPU instead of an H170 because the RAM I bought is DDR4 2400MHz and I want to make it run at its maximum. The RAM speed limit on the H170 was 2133MHz, so I chose a Z170 with a locked Skylake CPU for better performance. Is it okay to use a Z170 motherboard with a locked CPU? I’m not sure if it’s compatible with a locked CPU but I want the features of the motherboard.
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xXHydragonXx
06-28-2016, 08:48 PM #1

I really prefer using a Z170 motherboard with a locked CPU instead of an H170 because the RAM I bought is DDR4 2400MHz and I want to make it run at its maximum. The RAM speed limit on the H170 was 2133MHz, so I chose a Z170 with a locked Skylake CPU for better performance. Is it okay to use a Z170 motherboard with a locked CPU? I’m not sure if it’s compatible with a locked CPU but I want the features of the motherboard.

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07-01-2016, 07:43 AM
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It's compatible; no problem at all.
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isaac17gamer
07-01-2016, 07:43 AM #2

It's compatible; no problem at all.

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ObsPlayz
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07-06-2016, 05:43 PM
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The motherboard is okay. It only supports unlocked CPUs, that's all. No concerns
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ObsPlayz
07-06-2016, 05:43 PM #3

The motherboard is okay. It only supports unlocked CPUs, that's all. No concerns

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Ender_Girl_LAF
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07-06-2016, 11:32 PM
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I possess a "locked" i5 6500 on my ITX Z170 board. It functions without issues.
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Ender_Girl_LAF
07-06-2016, 11:32 PM #4

I possess a "locked" i5 6500 on my ITX Z170 board. It functions without issues.

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NoobBoy1789
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07-09-2016, 07:40 AM
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Can we incorporate an unlocked CPU into motherboards lacking overclocking capabilities? Let me know.
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NoobBoy1789
07-09-2016, 07:40 AM #5

Can we incorporate an unlocked CPU into motherboards lacking overclocking capabilities? Let me know.

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freakzPT_YT
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07-09-2016, 09:05 AM
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Work should function properly, but verifying CPU compatibility on the manufacturer's website adds confidence. Most Skylake and Kaby Lake boards are compatible with all 6th and 7th Gen CPUs and the newest UEFI versions.
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freakzPT_YT
07-09-2016, 09:05 AM #6

Work should function properly, but verifying CPU compatibility on the manufacturer's website adds confidence. Most Skylake and Kaby Lake boards are compatible with all 6th and 7th Gen CPUs and the newest UEFI versions.

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