| | Confirmed Models | Notes | | :--------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Core i7 | i7-4770, i7-4770K, i7-4790, i7-4790K | The i7-4790K is a popular high-end choice for this board. | | Core i5 | i5-4460, i5-4570, i5-4590, i5-4670, i5-4690, i5-4690K | These are commonly used upgrades and are frequently mentioned in forums as working well. | | Core i3 | i3-4130, i3-4150, i3-4160, i3-4170 | A solid, budget-friendly option for basic computing tasks. | | Pentium | G3220, G3240, G3250, G3258 | "Anniversary Edition" G3258 is popular for its unlocked multiplier, though overclocking is not officially supported on this OEM board. | | Celeron | G1820, G1830, G1840, G1850 | Entry-level CPUs, perfectly adequate for basic office work or as a simple file server. | | Xeon E3 v3 | Potential Compatibility (Unverified) : E3-1225 v3, E3-1231 v3, E3-1281 v3 | This is a highly debated topic. The MSI H81 chipset does not officially support Xeon CPUs, but some users have success with specific models. | | Non-Compatible | LGA1155 (Sandy/Ivy Bridge), LGA1151 (Skylake, Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake), LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA2011, AM2/AM3/AM4 (AMD) All incompatible . | Due to different pin layouts and chipset requirements, these cannot be physically installed or will not function. |
Plug the power cable back in and power on the system. The first boot may take up to 45 seconds as the motherboard initializes the new hardware. Maximizing Your Upgraded System ms7869 ver 10 cpu support verified
To help narrow down the best processor choice for your specific upgrade, let me know: What is currently installed in your system? | | Confirmed Models | Notes | |
Upgrading from a stock i3-4160 (2 cores, 4 threads) to a top-tier i7-4790 (4 cores, 8 threads) yields a . | | Pentium | G3220, G3240, G3250, G3258