Hjgrove :
Hi there,
Different i7's use different sockets (like plugs in different countries) and you need LGA1156 and the i7 you stated needs LGA1366, so search for i7's with the socket LGA1156 and that should work.
Hope this helps!
I found a 870, that has the same socket type. Now, is this processor good for gaming, paired with a good graphics card? Or should I scrap the motherboard and get another that is compatible with more recent processors?
(didn't mean to say it twice, but I thought was replying to you the first time)
I don't need the settings for games to be on Ultra, I'm good with medium or maybe high, without lag.