CPU Compatibility x99 chipset

xGodsNightmarex · Oct 14, 2014

Quick question, the new 2011 X99 Chipset,
Will the "normal" 2011 Socket CPUs still work fine?

Thanks for the help guys.

smorizio · Oct 14, 2014

no the old cpu and newer cpu dont have the same pin outs.

MeteorsRaining · Oct 14, 2014

The LGA2011 CPUs are not compatible with X99 chipset and vice-versa.

xGodsNightmarex · Oct 14, 2014

Thanks, So what kind of CPU will I need? The 2011-V3?

MeteorsRaining · Oct 14, 2014

Yes, only i7 5820k/5830k/5960X/ Xeon E5 V3 are compatible with X99.
The complete list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=28&qq=1

xGodsNightmarex · Oct 14, 2014

Thanks for the help guys!

MeteorsRaining · Oct 14, 2014

No worries.

Cowtung · Nov 7, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

5830k should be 5930K