Question 1

Does it come with Windows 10 built in?

Accepted Answer

No. Processors dont have operating systems installed them. The OS is stored on your primary hard drive. If you are building a machine, you would need to either purchase a downloadable/disk with the OS on it and go through the initial installation process.  If you work for a large company, they may have a partner program where you can get the OS for free.

Hope this helps.

Question 2

can this processor be run without a cooler ?

Accepted Answer

No, it would not be able to run without a cooler.  At most it may run for a few seconds at startup, before shutting down from thermals.  This CPU does include a boxed cooler, so not sure why this would be an issue.

Question 3

How do I determine compatibility with my computer & will does this work on a laptop or desktop?

Accepted Answer

You would want to get the model of your motherboard and go online to see what socket type it supports. If it doesn't support the LGA 1151 socket then it will not work with your motherboard. This CPU is for a desktop. Most laptops don't give you the ability to change out the CPU because they aren't separate, like a PC. One final note, even if your motherboard does match the socket type you will want to make sure it is compatible with the Kaby Lake series, a few older motherboards have a firmware update that makes the board work with the latest series but not many.

Question 4

This may be a very dumb question, as i am new to building computer and learning as i go on this website, but can i mismatch CPU architecture and mobo architecture? Or must it be on the same platform?

Accepted Answer

This CPU will work on either the 100 series motherboards, but only if they have newer UEFI from manufacturer's website.  They are mainly designed to work with the 200 series though. However, I want to be clear, these do NOT work with the just launched Z370 series.  Basically, you need a socket 1151 Intel board, with proper BIOS update, and they will work in them, except Z370 as mentioned.

Question 5

can I water cool it?

Accepted Answer

You can water cool any processor as long as you have the correct heat sync brackets. That being said, I don't really find a need for a water-cooled system. Instead, you could go with something like a MasterAir Pro 4 CPU Air Cooler and it would keep your CPU cool without issues.

Question 6

Has anyone used this with anything other than windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I used to build/rebuild a computer that runs windows 7 pro with an m2 drive. Runs well, boots to desktop in 10 seconds.

Question 7

Stock cooler dimensions?

Accepted Answer

3.5" wide x 3.5" long x 2.25" tall

Question 8

Does it come with a cooler?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for Intel CPUs they would end in a K, i5-7400K if it didn't come with a cooler.

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