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2017/10/13 07:30:53 (permalink)
I'm looking to buy the 150-HE-E097-KR - EVGA X99 FTW-K, and install an Intel Core i7-6850K Broadwell-E on it.
Looking at the BIOS compatibility chart it looks like I'll need an updated version of the BISO to get it working.
If I buy a new board from the EVGA store, will it come with the latest BIOS update?
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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/13 09:25:27 (permalink)
    I'd give support a Call
     
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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/13 13:12:18 (permalink)
    Well, the boards aren't in stock at the moment and I'm not ready for buying just yet.
    I was hoping one of you would know in case others have the same question.
    People wanting to put an Intel Core i7-7800X Skylake-X on this board will have the same question.
     
    Of course I will call if it comes time to buy and I still don't know.
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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/13 14:07:25 (permalink)
    The 7800X requires an X299 motherboard, and will not be compatible. The BIOS for the FTW K should come from the store with a BIOS capable of running a Broadwell CPU, although it won't necessarily be the most up to date version. 
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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/13 14:51:59 (permalink)
    ForSerious
    Well, the boards aren't in stock at the moment and I'm not ready for buying just yet.
    I was hoping one of you would know in case others have the same question.
    People wanting to put an Intel Core i7-7800X Skylake-X on this board will have the same question.
     
    Of course I will call if it comes time to buy and I still don't know.


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    The 7800X requires an X299 motherboard, and will not be compatible. The BIOS for the FTW K should come from the store with a BIOS capable of running a Broadwell CPU, although it won't necessarily be the most up to date version. 


    +1
    Different socket for the 7800X


     
     

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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/14 06:57:17 (permalink)
    Now I'm really glad I asked. This is proving that I haven't been very thorough in my research.
    Thanks guys!
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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/14 10:25:33 (permalink)
    No problem 
     
    FYI
    i7-6850k
     
    Sockets Supported
    FCLGA2011-3
     
     

    i7-7800x
     
    Sockets Supported
    FCLGA2066

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    Re: EVGA X99 FTW-K BIOS question 2017/10/30 07:02:56 (permalink)
    6850K = Plug/Play

    X99 FTW-K
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    32gb Dominator DDR4/3000
    EVGA 2070 Super XC
    960 EVO Pro (500gb)
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