Answer

The CPU socket of the X99 is different from X79. X99 is LGA 2011-3 and X79 is LGA 2011. Therefore, you cannot use the X79 CPU on the X99 motherboard.

Models

  • X99S GAMING 7
  • X99S MPOWER
  • X99S XPOWER AC
  • X99S GAMING 9 AC
  • X99S SLI PLUS