does the i5-7600K use new socket?

pnico

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Hi guys, looking to upgrade to the i5 7600 primarily for gaming and web use. Looking for near extreme gaming using geforce 980ti seems i7 isnt worth the extra cost for my use.
Am I correct in seeing that a new board still uses the lg1151 socket but also uses faster ddr4 ram? aside of that anything else different?
Just so I know what you buy..only need a board and cpu
thanks
 
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depends on what CPU you have right now. only the 6th and 7th gen intel core CPUs use LGA1151. if you have anything older then that then you will have to get a new mobo and ram if you're looking to upgrade