can this take a Intel Core i5?
1550740
no. this motherboard is build to use AMD brand CPUs. you need to look for the Maximus IV Extreme-Z motherboard by ASUS.
1550741
No, this only works for AMD processors that fit a AM3+ socket (ex. FX-8350).
1550742
No, this is an AMD board. ASUS does make intel compatible motherboards. Start with which socket your processor is and find a motherboard to match it.
1550743
No Intel fanboy, It only takes AM3+ AMD processors. But Asus does offer Intel compatible options if that's what you want.
1550744
Im i the only one that has noticed that as time goes on the people are getting lazier because the description is right above this and had to pass it to get here wow i'm scared of what it will be like in 10 more years
1071991
It does not come with a CPU. Any I series processor from intel with an 1155 socket. Here are some i5 processors that will work.
1615679
yes... if the processor is lga775 you can use a core 2 duo or dual core processors with this board... i did it
1522284
No, you're going to need an AM3 or AM3+ motherboard for that CPU. I would suggest the Asus M5A78L-M/USB3, it has roughly comparable features to this board and is compatible with that CPU.
1977888
Unless you need workstation-like performace, or you are crunching heavy data or running some kind of huge simulation the i5 should work great for you. You have a really good video card, so that will also take a lot of work off your main processor.
10563
The i7-950 is not on the list of supported processors. The socket is the same but I wouldn't chance it. This board is tricky enough even with supported hardware.
1141035
This chipset can handle up to the fx 8xxx processors. If your ever needing compatability issues, wikipedia, and pcpartpicker the website works wonders.
934276
I would think so. It mostly depends on your motherboard being compatible with both the processor and video card.
1992294
I don't know. The best I could tell you to do is going to Intel site and have it scan you computer for best compatible processor.
1248497
Please refer to the M/B manufacturer Web. Site and check spec. ( I Dought that this mobo. can handle this processor ) .
1546350
Reading the specs helps. This system has an Intel Pentium G2020 Processor not an i5 or any other i.
1868431
No, this is basically a 4 physical core processor, whcih you already have. Only certain software will take advantage of the additional "cores".
926785
Most, if not all, video cards (aka GPUs) should be compatible with this processor. I'd recommend either a GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 970, depending on price
1883037
Hi.no,the board does not support that cpu.here's a list of supported processors: http://tinyurl.com/a9oxfwy
1808291
You need to find your socket type .. if you can check the manufacturer - this one is a 1155 socket and H-61 chipset .. Yes the spec says it can take a i5 .. but other sockets call for an i5 ..
765806
Sorry I couldn't say. I would trust the cpu compatibilty list but if you don't, you might email the manufacturer or something like that.
1235782
anything you can load on a standard Intel based pc will load on this one. But you will have to find your specific drivers, not sure if Intel provides them.