ASUS Rog Maximus Ix Hero (LGA 1151, Intel Z270, ATX)

ASUS Rog Maximus Ix Hero

LGA 1151, Intel Z270, ATX

Question about ASUS Rog Maximus Ix Hero

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Abstracted

7 years ago

I wanted to ask if I can use my i7-6700k & 64GB G.Skill Trident Z 3200/288Dimm with this mainboard, it would be compatible, but isn't it overkill for the processor?

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Zexion

7 years ago

Yes. Theoretically, you can use your i7 6700k.
But why? The Z170s support 6th gen as standard, and are usually cheaper to buy.
The Maximus IX is already very expensive and "overkill".
You would be better off with a Maximus VIII (ASUS Maximus VIII Hero (LGA 1151, Intel Z170, ATX)) with an i7 6700k.
Or is there a particular reason you want to get the other one? And which one do you have at the moment?