# Using VC709 instead of VC707

**URL:** <https://forums.sifive.com/t/using-vc709-instead-of-vc707/3068>\
**Category:** RISC-V\
**Created:** [November 24, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.sifive.com/t/using-vc709-instead-of-vc707/3068 "2019-11-24T11:35:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![abdelrahmanhussein](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@abdelrahmanhussein](https://forums.sifive.com/u/abdelrahmanhussein)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.sifive.com/t/using-vc709-instead-of-vc707/3068/1 "2019-11-24T11:35:19Z")

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Hello,

I am totally new to the RISC-V domain. I considering implementing Rocket Chip on FPGA, and I found out that this is doable using SiFive Freedom.

However, it is stated that the supported boards are ARTY and VC707. I am wondering if it is possible to use Xilinx VC709 instead of VC707? If yes, what issues or challenges should I expect out of this switching?

For more info about the boards, [VC707 Product Page](https://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/ek-v7-vc707-g.html#overview), [VC709 Product Page](https://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/dk-v7-vc709-g.html#overview)

Thanks.