Does the v2 really matter?

[domagoj5432]

So I want to get myself an i7-8700k processor and I've got the whole build thought of except the motherboard.

The one I plan to get is a Z370 motherboard and I've heard someone saying that if it's 1151 and not 1151v2, it won't be compatible. Is this true? Or will it doesn't matter and will work as long as it's a 300 series chipset...?

It took way so much research that failed, I gave up and turned to glorious forums.

Side questions, what do suffixes(letters after the dash) by those motherboards mean(in my case ASUS motherboards)? I couldn't find a site that explains it in a simple way. Same for names like Prime/TUF/Strix...

Example: ASUS Prime Z370-"A" / -||- Z370-"P"

Thank you so much in advance.

 

[Greeko85]

You need an 1151 socket board with a 300 series chipset-I personally have not seen the "v2" anywhere but that does not mean it doesn't exist. So as long as its a b360,h370,z370 etc (if its an 8700k you'd probably go for a z370) you'll be fine.
The naming nomenclature basically denotes different tiers and features on the boards. For example with Asus their top tier is the ROG range such as crosshair hero etc.Then you have the strix being a tier down followed by prime etc. Just have a look at the features offered and see if you really need something before splurging on the top tier stuff (unless money is not really an issue!)