Search for a 13700k DDR4 or DDR5 motherboard.
Search for a 13700k DDR4 or DDR5 motherboard.
Ensure the latest BIOS is installed. An older Z690 BIOS might work and let you upgrade, but verify the board supports BIOS flashback. The DDR5 5600CL36 is fine but offers little extra performance over DDR4 3600+ for about 25% more cost. It's decent but not the best value. CPU claims higher speeds, but boosting to 7000MT+ is achievable with 13th-gen chips and good RAM.