Is there a Motherboard that supports DDR3 memory and a FCLGA1151 CPU socket?

[underspy101]

I have 2 x 8gb of DDR3 RAM, and I wanted to upgrade my CPU to an i7-7800k, but my motherboard does not support the socket that I need for the new CPU (FCLGA1151 socket). I am looking for a motherboard that will support DDR3 ram and a FCLGA1151 socket. Any answers would be very much appreciated.

 

[kanewolf]

First there is no 7800K, so I assume you mean 7700K. There is no motherboard with DDR3 support for the 7700K CPU.

 

[bignastyid]

Did you mean 7700k or 8700k?

 

[underspy101]

ahhh, sorry, meant i7-8700k

 

[kanewolf]

ahhh, sorry, meant i7-8700k

Just like the 7700K there is no DDR3 support for that CPU. Just sell the DDR3 if you want that CPU.

The last Intel CPUs to support DDR3 were the 4xxx series -- four generations before what you want.

 

[bignastyid]

Then the answer is no. The 8700k and the 300 series chipset it requires only support DDR4.

 

[underspy101]

thanks guys, I'll have a look into the DDR4

 

[bignastyid]

The 7700k does support DDR3L and it is possible to use DDR3 on select 100 series with a 7700k. However it is not reccomend as Intel has warned the higher memory voltage can possibly shorten the lifespan of the memory controller on the cou