z370 + i7 9700k compatibility

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is the gigabyte z370p compatible with the i7 9700k after the bios update? I read somewhere that although the update is supposed to support the 9th gen it won't support 8 cores cpus.
If it is actually compatible, can I flash the mobo while using an old cpu to update it(i7 3700k)?
 
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Yeah, it will work.....

BUT, I wouldn't do it because that's a low end Z370 MB and the VRM's might not be able to handle it for long. Very possible you could burn up the MB due to the weak VRM's.

I recommend staying with the 8700K or if you want to go with the 9th Generation get a new MB.

If you do get another MB don't cheap out on it, get a good one this time.

The 9900K and 9700K pull a lot more power than the 8700K does.

I am running a 9900K...
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Yeah, it will work.....

BUT, I wouldn't do it because that's a low end Z370 MB and the VRM's might not be able to handle it for long. Very possible you could burn up the MB due to the weak VRM's.

I recommend staying with the 8700K or if you want to go with the 9th Generation get a new MB.

If you do get another MB don't cheap out on it, get a good one this time.

The 9900K and 9700K pull a lot more power than the 8700K does.

I am running a 9900K on my AORUS Z370 Gaming 5 motherboard and it works great, but that's not a low end MB and it has great power delivery and VRM's.
 
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jankerson said:


Yeah, it will work.....

BUT, I wouldn't do it because that's a low end Z370 MB and the VRM's might not be able to handle it for long. Very possible you could burn up the MB due to the weak VRM's.

I recommend staying with the 8700K or if you want to go with the 9th Generation get a new MB.

If you do get another MB don't cheap out on it, get a good one this time.

The 9900K and 9700K pull a lot more power than the 8700K does.

I am running a 9900K on my AORUS Z370 Gaming 5 motherboard and it works great, but that's not a low end MB and it has great power delivery and VRM's.
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Sorry to just chime in like this but I’m running into the same situation. I have MSI’s z370 gaming pro carbon ( not the ac edition)
I ordered a i7 9700k and 750 watts of power, after updating the bios will it be sufficient to run?
 
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MatthewF said:
Sorry to just chime in like this but I’m running into the same situation. I have MSI’s z370 gaming pro carbon ( not the ac edition)
I ordered a i7 9700k and 750 watts of power, after updating the bios will it be sufficient to run?
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The MSI z370 gaming pro carbon will drain very well the functionality of the i7 9700k.
But you have to ensure you get a good quality 750W PSU, like those verified as Gold Certified
 
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