Question Is the Asus P9X79 Pro still good for new Intel CPUs ?

[robertglotzbach]

I am forced to upgrade to Windows 11 because my SSD got completely wiped.
I have an Asus P9X79 Pro motherboard and now looking into which CPU to buy.
I am looking at the Intel Core i7-7800X, but don't know if it can be installed on the P9X79.
I looked at the socket types of both but cannot make any sense of it.

Thanks for helping
Robert Glotzbach

 

[Lutfij]

Asus P9X79 Pro
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i7-7800X

First;

https://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/p9x79_pro/helpdesk_cpu/

that processor doesn't show up on the CPU's supported list for that motherboard.

Second;
The socket is completely different for the motherboard that does support the i7-7800X, you're going to need an X299 chipset.

 

[robertglotzbach]

Second;
The socket is completely different for the motherboard that does support the i7-7800X, you're going to need an X299 chipset.

Thanks for answering, much appreciated
The following is what I already have, try to use as much as possible.
If someone has some recommendations of CPU and Motherboard that will work well together, where Windows 11 will not be a problem... that would be great.
I'm afraid that the Corsair will not fit either?

1- ASUS P9X79 PRO - Socket 2011 - ATX Intel X79
2- Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz 12MB LGA2011 Hexa-core
3- Corsair Hydro Series H110
4- Corsair Enthusiast TX750M
5- 4times Corsair Vengeance RED,1600-16GB KIT.
6- Cooler Master COSMOS II - Full Tower - noPSU ATX
7- Asus GTX 1060
8- and a few drives