Upgrading CPU

[InfiniteXV]

I am upgrading my CPU from a Ryzen 1600X to a Ryzen 1700X. I know how to install a CPU. The only thing I am missing is thermal paste. I was just wondering if there was anything else I have to do? Do I just swap the CPU's and Its ready to go?

 

EDIT: Specs: 

GTX 1080

ASRock X370 Killer SLI

Corsair CX600 V2 600 watts 

16GB  DDR4-2400

Corsair Hydro Series H60 120mm Liquid CPU Cooler

 

 

[tp95112]

Just swap and it will work. If you are on Windows 10 it should work with no problems. Anything else, you need to reinstall windows.But I'd suggest a 1700 if you want to save some cash. 

[MadOverclocker]

Well you can try to use the old thermal paste that is alredy applied to the heatsink. It's not reccomended, but you can try and check temps. I once dod that and temps were just 4C plus,not that bad for the 212 I used back then. Or you can use toothpaste. Warning, I used this method for a month until my chinese paste arrived, and it made a mess. I ended up replacing the socket thingy of LGA 115x (where you lower the clip) because of how dirty it became.

[InfiniteXV]

1 minute ago, tp95112 said:

Just swap and it will work. If you are on Windows 10 it should work with no problems. Anything else, you need to reinstall windows.But I'd suggest a 1700 if you want to save some cash. 

Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I am on windows 10. I wanted to overclock for Fallout 4 VR and also for video rendering. 

[tp95112]

1 minute ago, InfiniteXV said:

Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I am on windows 10. I wanted to overclock for Fallout 4 VR and also for video rendering. 

You can overclock on either versions. All ryzen chips are unlocked and only the motherboard chipset determine if you can or not. b350 and x370 allow it

[InfiniteXV]

2 minutes ago, tp95112 said:

You can overclock on either versions. All ryzen chips are unlocked and only the motherboard chipset determine if you can or not. b350 and x370 allow it

Hmm... I might just do that. I am on a x370. Thanks!