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You can use only the processors supported by the MSI BIOS that are listed here:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/Z97-GAMING-3#support-cpu
You can lookup (and compare) each processor to get specifications using this link:
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark.html
Be aware that you may need to use your old processor to upgrade the bios PRIOR to installing a newer processor in some cases.
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Thank you very much! Your answer cleared me alot of things!
I will pay atention to the cpu's compatible with my Motherboard.👍
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No problem - glad to help.
When you have decided on 3 or 4 processors, use the compare function in the ark link to get a good comparison of the processors.
Any upgrade processor must be socket, chipset, and BIOS compatible. The MSI link provides that information.
Now, you may also want to pay attention to power and heating:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005682/processors.html
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