Discussing the motherboard socket issue

Prisma907
Member

02-15-2016, 05:31 PM

I was looking up information on Google about compatibility between 8th gen processors and motherboards. My motherboard has failed, and I need a replacement. It’s a 6th gen i7, so I’m wondering if it can run on a board with the same socket model I’ve seen before.

Prisma907

02-15-2016, 05:31 PM #1

Scrubwrecker
Junior Member

02-26-2016, 08:28 AM

they don't work together even with the same connector, you must use a 100/200 series board for the 6th generation Intel (Z170, B250, etc).

Scrubwrecker

02-26-2016, 08:28 AM #2

they don't work together even with the same connector, you must use a 100/200 series board for the 6th generation Intel (Z170, B250, etc).

lkong7
Junior Member

02-26-2016, 01:05 PM

The 6th generation processor works with any motherboard featuring an LGA1151 connector and a 100/200 series chipset. These CPUs aren't compatible with boards that use the 300 series socket.

lkong7

02-26-2016, 01:05 PM #3

The 6th generation processor works with any motherboard featuring an LGA1151 connector and a 100/200 series chipset. These CPUs aren't compatible with boards that use the 300 series socket.

alfa2999
Junior Member

03-01-2016, 12:12 AM

Only models from 8th and 9th generation support z370/z390; 6th generation boards are compatible with 100 and 200 series.

alfa2999

03-01-2016, 12:12 AM #4

Only models from 8th and 9th generation support z370/z390; 6th generation boards are compatible with 100 and 200 series.

ganelido
Member

03-01-2016, 05:22 AM

It seems he likely misread the final part of the sentence. The chipsets from the 300-series aren't compatible. Let's hold off on clarifying until he confirms, thanks for checking the details—I wasn’t able to locate anything useful in Google either, possibly due to incorrect keywords.

ganelido

03-01-2016, 05:22 AM #5

LivvyplayzMC
Member

03-01-2016, 05:32 AM

Post updated. 😊

LivvyplayzMC

03-01-2016, 05:32 AM #6

Post updated. 😊