HP website states that my motherboards chipset is H670 while software's such as CPU-Z says Z690

[Jayceywacey]

I recently upgraded my GPU to an ASUS TUF 4070 Super and my PSU to an NZXT C1200 Gold. My next step is to upgrade my CPU, but I’m a bit confused about whether my motherboard is an H670 or a Z690. The SSID for my motherboard is 8918, and I found this reference: HP Desktop PCs - Blizzard system board specifications | HP® Support.

I’m considering an Intel i7-13700KF, but I want to make sure it's compatible with my motherboard. If anyone has information on this, I would greatly appreciate your help!

[NonSequitur777]

@Jayceywacey,

Welcome to our HP community forum!

[EDIT:] Well, according to HP's specs, your Blizzard motherboard (SSID: 8918) with the H670 chipset, is compatible with both 13th and 14th gen Intel processors: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5807279-5807329-16, but only up to 65-watt TDP:

Whereas on the other hand, the next-step-up OMEN by 40L GT21-1xxx motherboard, the ArcticOC motherboard (SSID: 8A96) with Intel's Z790 chipset, also compatible for 13th and 14th gen Intel processors, has been specced for 125-watt processors, such as the i7-13700KF: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7102302-7102365-16:

You could try the i7-13700KF, worst that could happen are some angry beeps and a BSOD.  Also, make sure that your CPU heatsink is specced for at least a 125-watt TDP processor.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777