Can a i7-4790k go with a msi z87 G45 Gaming Mobo

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I recently ordered my I7-4790k and only have 5 days to send back if not compatible so would rather know ealier then later? will I be able to fit my new I7-4790k In my Msi z87 G45 gaming mobo?
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It needs the bios update before it will work(post) with the cpu. If the board was manufactured after the bios release came out then it likely has a bios that supports the cpu. If it doesn't you either need to return the board, or buy a cheap cpu(celeron) that the board does support, update the bios then install the 4790k.
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Can you explain abit more? like the socket? they are both 1150 but would I just put it and and turn it on and would the bios update show up or would I have to download before upgrading? Thanks for anwser
 
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It needs the bios update before it will work(post) with the cpu. If the board was manufactured after the bios release came out then it likely has a bios that supports the cpu. If it doesn't you either need to return the board, or buy a cheap cpu(celeron) that the board does support, update the bios then install the 4790k.
 
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ahhh thats good then I am currently running a I5-4670k so will just update on this then install thank you for help!
 
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Do you have an old haswell(original sku)? If you do, you install that chip, update the bios, then install your 4790k. Otherwise, the bios had better be able to handle devil's canyon chips.
This webpage will tell you what bios you need for the newer haswell chips http://us.msi.com/support/mb/Z87-G45-GAMING.html#down-bios
Final option is use your other computer, set up a usb flash drive to install the newest bios to your new board.
Could also ask your computer nerd buddy, who has an original haswell, to borrow his chip.
 
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I currently have the i5-4670k and am going to be installing the latest bios on this I was just making sure that it would be compatible :D so thank you for then help I will update bios then install the i7-4790k I am running the Msi z87 G45 Gaming mobo which is quite a beefy board so I am hoping it will be able to handle it smoothly even with the bios update! :)
 
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For future replies to make things abit easier for you this website tells you what works and not http://processormatch.intel.com/MotherBoards/ByChipSetName?chipSetName=Z87 just hopped on there to make sure and says mine is compatible so thats music to my ears!
 
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