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What's the best Intel processor with this MOBO?

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Hi all,

For 2021, I'm looking to deepen my understanding of PC's, eventually hoping to build my own. In the past, I've just gone to companies like Overclockers and had a machine built. I know that with more understanding I can get more power from them.

I'm currently trying to understand CPUs more, and in particular what I need to be able to run them.

I'm using my current setup as a baseline. So, I have the ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming motherboard, currently with an i7 9700k CPU.

Though I;m not really looking to upgrade, as a learning point I am curious as to what the max processor this motherboard can handle is (and why). So if, for example, I wanted to get a 10900 or 10940x, would the mobo be able to handle it and if not what would I need to be looking for?

If anyone is able to educate me I'd be grateful!

With thanks,

James
 
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You need a new motherboard z490 if you want a 10900 which is a diffrent socket.

The 9700k is a great chip so i wouldnt be upgrading that unless you need more cores, and the most you could upgrade to is a 9900k.
 
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