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I'm looking to upgrade my cpu. Ive got an i7-7700k compatible with my Lga 1151 MO, and an Corsair H75 cooler. Im wondering what i need to know when switching cpus, if there's anything in the bios or in windows I need to change, If my 650w power supply is enough.  I want to make sure i'm doing things right and I can't seem to find a good guide, and this community has been helpful before

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What are you doing with your system?

 

the 7700k is still a very fast cpu. Its also the fastest one your board can handle so you will need a new board aswell.

 

But if your upgrading to the 7700k, just put the cpu in, it will detect and work fine. 

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You can't upgrade your current CPU unless you're switching platforms.

Your PSU is more than enough, provided you're running a single video card.

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Will my current MO work for now till I upgrade the MO? Also im using it for gaming/single pc stream. My current cpu is limited by by 144hz monitor

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17 minutes ago, Spicydisco said:

Will my current MO work for now till I upgrade the MO? Also im using it for gaming/single pc stream. My current cpu is limited by by 144hz monitor

No. The next level of CPU's (Intel's 8th gen coffeecake) use a different chip set (Z370) thats not compatible with older generations, meaning you will need to upgrade the motherboard when you upgrade the CPU. Honestly though it's not worth the money you ill sink into the system, you wont get that many more FPS in games.

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I don't have an 8th Gen Coffeecake, the chipset on the i7-7700k is Lga 1151 same as my current MO

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58 minutes ago, Spicydisco said:

I don't have an 8th Gen Coffeecake, the chipset on the i7-7700k is Lga 1151 same as my current MO

If you upgrade to a Coffelake CPU, you’ll need a new platform. 

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Your post, and this whole thread is confusing. Are you upgrading TO i7 7700k? What is your current CPU? If you are upgrading to the 7700k on your current motherboard then it is just plug and play. Setting the BIOS to default settings is recommended before performing the swap.

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3 hours ago, asand1 said:

Your post, and this whole thread is confusing. Are you upgrading TO i7 7700k? What is your current CPU? If you are upgrading to the 7700k on your current motherboard then it is just plug and play. Setting the BIOS to default settings is recommended before performing the swap.

I may have worded it badly but yes that's what im doing 

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