[SOLVED] Will my CPU & Motherboard be compatible?

[clumsytv]

I bought an x99 Classified a while ago however, never used it. I just sold my old rig and am currently looking into buying a new Computer. I was wondering if an i7-8700K will fit in the socket.

 

[Darkbreeze]

No, it will not. These CPUs will fit that motherboard and work with that chipset. Mostly, you are looking at Xeon's and a few i7's for that platform. The least expensive i7 still available runs about 420 bucks, the 5820k, and is a 4 year old part.


https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu/#sort=price&page=1

 

[Supernova1138]

No it won't, X99 was only compatible with Haswell-E and Broadwell-E CPUs for LGA 2011v2 eg. Core i7 5820k, 5960X, 6850k etc. The 8700k uses LGA1151v2 and is only compatible with Z390, Z370, H370, B360 and H310 chipsets.