i7 into a Z 370

niktorjou

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Short story:
I've accidentally put a 6700k into a brand new Asus z370 f. The motherboard shut off after a split second. Booting again would do the same. Booting without CPU Power let's the motherboard operate just fine.

Here's the question: Could this have killed the processor,
 

COLGeek

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Question from niktorjou : "i7 into Z370"



No way to be 100% certain until you install the i7-6700k into a compatible motherboard. Chances are it is okay.