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The difference between LGA and FCLGA

The difference between LGA and FCLGA

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dragor27
Member
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06-17-2022, 12:15 AM
#1
Hello, you're considering an upgrade to your PC. You're planning to switch from an Intel Core i5-6600k to an Intel Core i7-7700. The main concern is compatibility with the socket type. Your current chip uses LGA1151, while the new one uses FCLGA1151—so you'll need to check if these are interchangeable. As for whether this upgrade makes sense, gaming is a big part of your usage (simulation games like ETS2, ATS, BeamNG, etc.), so it could be beneficial if the performance gains justify the cost and effort.
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dragor27
06-17-2022, 12:15 AM #1

Hello, you're considering an upgrade to your PC. You're planning to switch from an Intel Core i5-6600k to an Intel Core i7-7700. The main concern is compatibility with the socket type. Your current chip uses LGA1151, while the new one uses FCLGA1151—so you'll need to check if these are interchangeable. As for whether this upgrade makes sense, gaming is a big part of your usage (simulation games like ETS2, ATS, BeamNG, etc.), so it could be beneficial if the performance gains justify the cost and effort.

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edzeyzey
Member
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06-17-2022, 07:52 AM
#2
There is no physical distinction. They function identically. Meaning a 7700 won't fit in a 100 series board, so you'll need a different model. Thank Intel—there was no actual requirement, it's purely software dependent. I also don't see the upgrade being beneficial. If you require extra performance and already own a solid unit, consider a used 6700k. Accounting for a new board's cost, I'd recommend moving more than one generation, since neither is current anymore (though outdated isn't the issue).
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edzeyzey
06-17-2022, 07:52 AM #2

There is no physical distinction. They function identically. Meaning a 7700 won't fit in a 100 series board, so you'll need a different model. Thank Intel—there was no actual requirement, it's purely software dependent. I also don't see the upgrade being beneficial. If you require extra performance and already own a solid unit, consider a used 6700k. Accounting for a new board's cost, I'd recommend moving more than one generation, since neither is current anymore (though outdated isn't the issue).

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Silvinha10
Senior Member
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06-17-2022, 08:15 AM
#3
FCLGA refers to the complete designation (Flip Chip Land Grid Array)
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Silvinha10
06-17-2022, 08:15 AM #3

FCLGA refers to the complete designation (Flip Chip Land Grid Array)

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NooLele
Posting Freak
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06-29-2022, 02:19 AM
#4
First check if your BIOS matches the 7700 requirements. If not, consider switching to a Ryzen setup. The AMD Ryzen 3600 and an MSI Tomahawk Max cost the same as the 7700 and offer about 17% more performance, thanks to the motherboard already supporting Ryzen 3rd generation.
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NooLele
06-29-2022, 02:19 AM #4

First check if your BIOS matches the 7700 requirements. If not, consider switching to a Ryzen setup. The AMD Ryzen 3600 and an MSI Tomahawk Max cost the same as the 7700 and offer about 17% more performance, thanks to the motherboard already supporting Ryzen 3rd generation.

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DemonxSlayer
Junior Member
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06-29-2022, 04:09 AM
#5
Sure, thanks! I'll take a closer look at Ryzen and see if switching to Team Red is a good idea.
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DemonxSlayer
06-29-2022, 04:09 AM #5

Sure, thanks! I'll take a closer look at Ryzen and see if switching to Team Red is a good idea.

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Viizion_PvPz
Senior Member
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07-03-2022, 07:46 AM
#6
Kaby Lake (7th gen) models usually fit a Z170 chipset, while Coffee Lake (8th gen) won't. The top CPU that works best on a Z170 board is the 7700K, though a 7700 can still function if the latest BIOS is compatible.
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Viizion_PvPz
07-03-2022, 07:46 AM #6

Kaby Lake (7th gen) models usually fit a Z170 chipset, while Coffee Lake (8th gen) won't. The top CPU that works best on a Z170 board is the 7700K, though a 7700 can still function if the latest BIOS is compatible.