Will my cpu fit in motherboard

CoolzMonster

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So currently I have the intel i7 6700(Locked) and im looking to buy a i7 8700(Locked). Will the new one fit in my motherboard?I have a MSI gaming pro carbon Z170A (or z270....??)
 
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i7 7700 7th gen CPU will fit in Z170 but may require bios update first so it need 6th gen CPU to update bios on motherboard. Z270 support 6th and 7th gen CPU from the start so no need bios update. 6th, 7th and 8th gen CPU are 1151 socket. However, 8th gen CPU require Z370 mobo.

Bob125484

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i7 8700 needs Z370 mobo. Z170 or Z270 support 6th and 7th gen only.
 

CoolzMonster

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i thought they both have lga1151 socket???
 

CoolzMonster

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also does a i7 7700 fit in a z170???
 

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i7 7700 7th gen CPU will fit in Z170 but may require bios update first so it need 6th gen CPU to update bios on motherboard. Z270 support 6th and 7th gen CPU from the start so no need bios update. 6th, 7th and 8th gen CPU are 1151 socket. However, 8th gen CPU require Z370 mobo.
 
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