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New LGA 2011-3

josepineiro
Level 7
Question?

Can I use my old Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition with this socket?

Thanks
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Hello..

I feel qualified to answer this question

NO, you cant

there would be probably a new generation cpu to support the board

fr3d wrote:
there would be probably a new generation cpu to support the board


I'm sure ASUS ROG likes to think of it that way round too 😄

Yep, while the number of pins in the socket remains the same the exact layout/connections is different as is the chipset and RAM compatibility and...etc etc

ConkersGrillfor
Level 9
josepineiro wrote:
Question?
Can I use my old Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition with this socket?
Thanks

No, it's not possible. 😉 Although the LGA2011-3 has the same pin count and measurements like the original LGA2011, the electrical signals are different, that's why it's not working. Most likely you would kill it, if you install your i7-3960X on a X99 motherboard. 😮
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ConkersGrillforce1337 wrote:
No, it's not possible. 😉 Although the LGA2011-3 has the same pin count and measurements like the original LGA2011, the electrical signals are different

Hello

The two keys are also in a slightly different position so the 3960X will not physically fit in the 2011-3 socket.

Myk SilentShadow wrote:
And now for the reason why you cannot use your 3960X on a 2011-3/X99 Motherboard, basically DDR4 is the reason. The IMC on your CPU is only compatible with DDR3 and not DDR4.

Good point, IMC DDR3 for DDR4 would definitely not work:D...totally forgot about this one :rolleyes::)
Praz wrote:
Hello
The two keys are also in a slightly different position so the 3960X will not physically fit in the 2011-3 socket.

Oh, you're right, the key locations are different. Didn't know about this difference.

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Myk_SilentShado
Level 15
And now for the reason why you cannot use your 3960X on a 2011-3/X99 Motherboard, basically DDR4 is the reason. The IMC on your CPU is only compatible with DDR3 and not DDR4.

FlanK3r
Level 13
But Im sure, the next 2016 CPU BW-E will compatible with this socket:)
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lordofwater
Level 9
So you say that if i buy one X99 motherboard i can put inside one LGA 2011 CPU right?Or i must buy directly the LGA 2011-3?
(5820k/5830k is my target)