Will Q3 release i7-4960X work in ASUS Rampage IV Extreme?

drjack6

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Have the i7-3970X in there now. When Ivy Bridge-E Line is released in a few weeks, will I able to swap out for i7-4960x? Googled around but no direct answers.
Looking for a yes or no and why
Thanks!
 

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http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Ivy_Bridge-E-LGA_2011-X79-cpu-mobo,16588.html

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http://www.techspot.com/news/52468-intel-ivy-bridge-e-slated-for-september-2013-launch.html