Does it matter what motherboard I purchase? null

yes, certain processors only fit into certain socket motherboards, for example, this processor is an LGA1151 socket processor. That means that the motherboard must have support for this socket. Also, It is recommended for you to use the same brand of motherboard for the processor so intel is recommended. Overall you would need an Intel motherboard with an LGA1151 socket.

Hi Mason, for any processor you need to make sure the motherboard has the correct socket to fit the processor as well as the correct chipset. For the Intel Core i7-9700K processor you are looking at you would need a motherboard with a LGA1151 socket with 300 series chipset. Here are the compatible motherboards that Best Buy carries https://www.bestbuy.com/site/computer-cards-components/motherboards/abcat0507008.c?id=abcat0507008&qp=processorsocketsv_facet%3DProcessor%20Socket~Socket%20LGA%201151 Thank you for choosing Intel.

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yes, certain processors only fit into certain socket motherboards, for example, this processor is an LGA1151 socket processor. That means that the motherboard must have support for this socket. Also, It is recommended for you to use the same brand of motherboard for the processor so intel is recommended. Overall you would need an Intel motherboard with an LGA1151 socket.
Answered by EdenL 5 years ago
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Hi Mason, for any processor you need to make sure the motherboard has the correct socket to fit the processor as well as the correct chipset. For the Intel Core i7-9700K processor you are looking at you would need a motherboard with a LGA1151 socket with 300 series chipset. Here are the compatible motherboards that Best Buy carries https://www.bestbuy.com/site/computer-cards-components/motherboards/abcat0507008.c?id=abcat0507008&qp=processorsocketsv_facet%3DProcessor%20Socket~Socket%20LGA%201151 Thank you for choosing Intel.
Answered by Intel team 5 years ago
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