[SOLVED] Will an i5 2500k work on Asus P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Desktop Motherboard H61 Socket LGA 1155

[Darkfade]

Hi I have a question Will an i5 2500k work on Asus P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Desktop Motherboard H61 Socket LGA 1155 ?

 

[kanewolf]

Hi I have a question Will an i5 2500k work on Asus P8H61-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 Desktop Motherboard H61 Socket LGA 1155 ?

Yes, according to the manufacturer's website -- https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8H61M_LX3_PLUS_R20/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[Blitz Blitz]

It works, but you can't overclock. So i7 would be better upgrade if you plan for this...

 

[Darkfade]

Do I need a bios update?

 

[kanewolf]

Do I need a bios update?

It would depend on what version you have. The page I linked shows the minimum version required.