CPU's compatible with Asus Maximus VIII Hero motherboard

[Montezz1]

Hey guys,

So I've recently decided to take on the challenge of building my own PC and have already come across a problem.

I purchased the Asus Maximus VIII Hero motherboard for a number of reasons, with one of the main being I want the build to support DDR4. I purchased a Intel Core i7-4790K and when trying to install it, quickly realized it wasn't going to fit. I did some research (should have looked closer before, I know) and found the motherboard was a LGA1151 and the CPU a LGA-1150.

I want to keep the board and get a new CPU but I would like to know which processor would be best.

I would also like to know if the ntel i7-5820K Extreme Hex Core CPU Processor if compatible with this motherboard.

Your expertise would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Suztera]

Only socket 1151 cpu so i5 6600k or i7 6700k etc are compatible.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS-VIII-HERO/HelpDesk_CPU/
i7 5820k is socket 2011-3.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $419.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-04 19:16 EST-0500

 

[Montezz1]

Only socket 1151 cpu so i5 6600k or i7 6700k etc are compatible.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS-VIII-HERO/HelpDesk_CPU/
i7 5820k is socket 2011-3.

ahhh Ok I see. So with regards to motherboard's supporting DDR4, from what I have seen, they all seem to have the LGA1151 socket. Is that correct? If so I guess that would mean to get a DDR4 motherboard I would need the 6000 series?

Thanks

 

[Suztera]

Only socket 1151 cpu so i5 6600k or i7 6700k etc are compatible.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS-VIII-HERO/HelpDesk_CPU/
i7 5820k is socket 2011-3.

ahhh Ok I see. So with regards to motherboard's supporting DDR4, from what I have seen, they all seem to have the LGA1151 socket. Is that correct? If so I guess that would mean to get a DDR4 motherboard I would need the 6000 series?

Thanks

There is two sockets that can use DDR4: socket 1151 and socket 2011-3.
If you are getting socket 1151 motherboard, you will need to get a socket 1151 cpu. It does not have to be a 6000 series cpu. Some socket 1151 motherboard do accept DDR3/DDR3L only so check first before buying.

 

[Montezz1]

Only socket 1151 cpu so i5 6600k or i7 6700k etc are compatible.
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/MAXIMUS-VIII-HERO/HelpDesk_CPU/
i7 5820k is socket 2011-3.

ahhh Ok I see. So with regards to motherboard's supporting DDR4, from what I have seen, they all seem to have the LGA1151 socket. Is that correct? If so I guess that would mean to get a DDR4 motherboard I would need the 6000 series?

Thanks

There is two sockets that can use DDR4: socket 1151 and socket 2011-3.
If you are getting socket 1151 motherboard, you will need to get a socket 1151 cpu. It does not have to be a 6000 series cpu. Some socket 1151 motherboard do accept DDR3/DDR3L only so check first before buying.

Ahh I see! It all makes sense now. Thank you so much for you time