j0kernn Sep 6, 2019 1 0 10 Sep 6, 2019 #1 so i installed my new cpu i7 9700k and im wondering if its my motherboard msi z170a-s02 that aint compatible with it or what? ive tried updating bios but didnt help
so i installed my new cpu i7 9700k and im wondering if its my motherboard msi z170a-s02 that aint compatible with it or what? ive tried updating bios but didnt help
PC Tailor Illustrious Ambassador Jun 29, 2017 7,977 1,572 41,590 Sep 6, 2019 #2 Welcome to the forums my friend! The z170a-s02 is for 6th Gen Intel Processors (and some 7th gen with BIOS update) Not 9th Gen unfortunately. You need a new motherboard for the 9700k. Upvote 0 Downvote
Welcome to the forums my friend! The z170a-s02 is for 6th Gen Intel Processors (and some 7th gen with BIOS update) Not 9th Gen unfortunately. You need a new motherboard for the 9700k.
PC Tailor Illustrious Ambassador Jun 29, 2017 7,977 1,572 41,590 Sep 6, 2019 #3 Unfortunately the socket is not the only thing that dictates compatibility as point 2 explains here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...when-selecting-parts-for-a-custom-pc.3510178/ Last edited: Sep 6, 2019 Upvote 0 Downvote
Unfortunately the socket is not the only thing that dictates compatibility as point 2 explains here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...when-selecting-parts-for-a-custom-pc.3510178/