Question Cpu incompatibility

[Kuckoo]

I have an ASUS prime Z370-A motherboard and am going to buy a i5 9600k but my motherboard accepts 8th gen intel cpu’s Will my pc post so I can download new drivers?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

You will need to make sure you have the latest bios in order to post.
With the wrong bios, the 9600k won't post at all.

 

[bignastyid]

You'll need bios rev 1803 or newer for 9600k support. With an older version it likely won't post.

 

[Kuckoo]

You will need to make sure you have the latest bios in order to post.
With the wrong bios, the 9600k won't post at all.

Will I be able to update bios without a cpu

 

[bignastyid]

Will I be able to update bios without a cpu

No, that board does not support usb bios flashback.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Will I be able to update bios without a cpu

No. You will need an 8th gen cpu to update the bios if you have an unsupported revision.

 

[bignastyid]

No. You will need an 8th gen cpu to update the bios if you have an unsupported revision.

Another option would be to take it to a local shop and have them do it. That maybe cheaper than an 8th gen Celeron.