I am planning a new build and I’m eyeing a Z790 chipset, but I’m trying to save some money by reusing my 12th gen processor. Does a ddr5 motherboard maintain backward compatibility with older CPUs, or am I forced to buy a new chip to match the socket and memory controller?
I’m worried that the pin layout or the voltage requirements of a ddr5 motherboard might be strictly for 13th or 14th gen hardware. If anyone has successfully paired a 12700K with a newer board, please share your experience regarding BIOS updates and stability.
I’m worried that the pin layout or the voltage requirements of a ddr5 motherboard might be strictly for 13th or 14th gen hardware. If anyone has successfully paired a 12700K with a newer board, please share your experience regarding BIOS updates and stability.