Can I install i7-6700K in Asus Z77 Extreme 4

[neomatic999]

Hi, I got a new GTX 1080 but my existing rig with an Asus Z77 Extreme 4 and i5 3570K is not up to the task. My CPU is pretty much on 100% when playing Battlefield 1. What is the biggest chip that I can fit in my current mobo and can I install the 6700K? Many thanks.

 

[sizzling]

No, wrong socket. There is no upgrade worthwhile for your motherboard socket. A Skylake 6700k will need a new motherboard and DDR4 RAM.

A 3770k would be an upgrade but only if its cheap. I'd rather put the money into a new modern platform.

 

[Colif]

NO, wrong chipset. For a 6700k you need a new motherboard

Are you sure thats the motherboard and not an Asrock Extreme 4? If its the Asrock, here is the chart: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Extreme4/?cat=CPU

 

[neomatic999]

damn, thanks for the response.

 

[neomatic999]

is there a good Asus mobo you can recommend for the 6700K?

 

[J_E_D_70]

How far have you OC'd the 3570k? What resolution? Mine at 4.3 with a 1070 @1440p ultra on BF1 doesn't even hit 100% cpu. Didn't on Witcher 3 either.

If you're on 1080p an OC and monitor upgrade might hit the spot.

 

[Isokolon]

is there a good Asus mobo you can recommend for the 6700K?

The Asus Z170 Pro Gaming is the overall best compromise between performance, features and price.
as is the Asus Z170-A, however it features a lesser quality audio chip

boards below are budget
boards above are premium/enthusiast (like the MAXIMUS series)

 

[elbert]

Nope that is the wrong socket. You need the 1151 socket to support the 6700k. Here is a build if suggestion.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $537.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-29 09:04 EDT-0400

 

[neomatic999]

thank you everyone. I will upgrade as suggested above.

 

[neomatic999]

How far have you OC'd the 3570k? What resolution? Mine at 4.3 with a 1070 @1440p ultra on BF1 doesn't even hit 100% cpu. Didn't on Witcher 3 either.

If you're on 1080p an OC and monitor upgrade might hit the spot.

I am playing on 1440p but have not OC the CPU yet. Will try and see how far I get. Are you playing on GTX 080?

 

[J_E_D_70]

1070 - it runs like a champ. Getting 80-100 fps, depending on the map. I Need to try High and/or DX12 settings to see if it will get closer to 144fps.