Upgrade inquiry about the system processor...

SirKumsishon
Senior Member

257

12-18-2018, 09:40 AM

Hello everyone, I’m asking about compatibility. Can a Gigabyte Z170-Gaming K3-CF motherboard support the i9 9900K (or a non-K variant) after an update? I assume it should work since it uses the 1151 LGA socket, but I’m not entirely sure. My current system has an i7 6700K and I’m assuming it could handle the upgrade. I’d really appreciate any advice or guidance. Thanks in advance!

SirKumsishon

12-18-2018, 09:40 AM #1

thetimandu13
Junior Member

12-24-2018, 02:46 PM

Only models from the 7th generation are covered. https://www.gigabyte.com/ca/Motherboard/...upport-cpu

thetimandu13

12-24-2018, 02:46 PM #2

Only models from the 7th generation are covered. https://www.gigabyte.com/ca/Motherboard/...upport-cpu

sagab123
Junior Member

12-24-2018, 03:50 PM

The issue is that both the motherboard and the i9 use the same socket type, but compatibility isn't guaranteed just because they match. You may need to verify specific BIOS settings or consider a different model if full support isn't available.

sagab123

12-24-2018, 03:50 PM #3

quadlaser
Member

12-25-2018, 12:26 AM

It can still work with an i9 7th generation processor.

quadlaser

12-25-2018, 12:26 AM #4

It can still work with an i9 7th generation processor.

OhMyOry
Junior Member

12-25-2018, 05:45 AM

Welcome to Intel!

OhMyOry

12-25-2018, 05:45 AM #5

Welcome to Intel!

pies47
Junior Member

12-25-2018, 07:27 AM

When not available in the BIOS, the device won't function or may operate poorly. Intel is tying their CPUs to the chipset, not just the socket.

pies47

12-25-2018, 07:27 AM #6

When not available in the BIOS, the device won't function or may operate poorly. Intel is tying their CPUs to the chipset, not just the socket.

Listonosz_Pat
Member

114

12-30-2018, 07:14 PM

Hey team, thank you for catching me before I messed up big time. I’d have wasted over £300 trying to figure it out, but it’s a shame. Still, I managed to switch from a Pentium 3rd gen to an i7 3rd gen earlier...

Listonosz_Pat

12-30-2018, 07:14 PM #7

knevin246
Member

214

12-31-2018, 10:41 PM

You can purchase a new motherboard, though I think i9s aren't worth it unless you're doing video editing.

knevin246

12-31-2018, 10:41 PM #8

You can purchase a new motherboard, though I think i9s aren't worth it unless you're doing video editing.

MasterCed
Member

01-22-2019, 07:32 PM

The only processor that can be upgraded is the Core i7 7700K, which offers a low upgrade benefit. 8th and 9th generation processors aren't compatible with Z170 boards.

MasterCed

01-22-2019, 07:32 PM #9

The only processor that can be upgraded is the Core i7 7700K, which offers a low upgrade benefit. 8th and 9th generation processors aren't compatible with Z170 boards.

Mini_Knight
Junior Member

01-22-2019, 09:16 PM

#10

I was just considering it might be due to some individuals on YouTube and other sites saying they’re using older CPUs like 9th or 10th generation while applying mods. Not sure, but appreciate the guidance.

Mini_Knight

01-22-2019, 09:16 PM #10