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Will this CPU work with this motherboard?
Thank you.

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series

MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4 ProSeries Computer Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 12th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1700 Socket, DDR4, PCIe 4, CFX, M.2

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Yes

LGA1700 CPU

LGA 1700 Socket Motherboard.

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Understood. I finally found the compatibility pages.
Thank you.

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So long as the motherboard socket, and the CPU socket match, the CPU should work. You may require BIOS updates for older boards, but physically they are compatible.

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Both say 12th gen, so yeah. You can use that as your rule of thumb. CPU generation match is all you need.

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Thank you.

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I use pcpartpicker.com to answer these kinds of questions. You might enjoy it too. Checks compatability between all the components.

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I would strongly recommend that you find a system builder if you are actually asking about compatibility ?

Coz

  1. I would use i7 (you may want to research low-mid i7 vs high end i5 CPUs)
  2. RAM compatibility
  3. Dedicated GPU
  4. Fixing up a PC is as simple as a 10 piece jig-saw puzzle…IF you have the correct components
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My advice is to always check the Motherboard CPU compatibility page. The fellows did mention socket compatibility, but physical compatibility isn’t always enough.
I’ve built a fair amount of systems and have made mistakes like this in the past.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z690-A-DDR4/support#cpu

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  1. I would use i7 (you may want to research low-mid i7 vs high end i5 CPUs)

Just no, for example the quoted processor from OP is (for example) 30% faster than 10th gen i7s, and is still a good £150-200 cheaper. Its even a smidgen quicker than 11th Gen i7s.

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Thank you.

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That really depends on how you look at it… why would you go below 14th Gen CPUs, is is 15th Gen ?

Maybe I am lucky that I am in Singapore and there is this plaza where there are 4 floors of DIY PC makers…here are some of their pricelists

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If this is now solved, can you close the topic by marking a best answer.