CPU lga 1151 forced into a lga 1150

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So i don't what have happened here.. i were very stupid and forced a cpu lga 1151 (i7 7700k) into a lga 1150 socket.

when i tried starting my pc with the new CPU it first didn't now second try the light on my graphic card turn on and then all shut down.

my motherboard is still working with the old CPU, but was wondering if i should buy a new motherboard or do you guys thing that i toasted my new CPU :(
 
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If you bought a socket-compatible board (1151) then there's a good chance it'll work just fine. There's no guarantee though, as forced into the wrong socket can cause all kinds of damage. I'd lean towards it working just fine, but again, no guarantees.

A GTX 970 isn't socket-dependent. It'll work fine in a relatively modern motherboard PCIe x16 slot. So yes, you can use it just fine on a Z270-A.
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The pin layout is very similar, so you *should* be ok. Any change to voltage pins etc could be problematic though.

The board itself sounds like it's fine, especially if it's still operating without issue with the old CPU - but double check the CPU socket for bent pins and straighten them out (if any).

As for the 7700K, it's tough to say 100%..... but you should be fine there too (I would imagine). The pins are in the CPU socket, so although there is one extra pin (1151 vs 1150), the contact point on the CPU should simply not have lined up with anything in the 1150 socket. The only way to know for sure, would be to test it out on an adequate board.
 
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So do you think if i buy new motherboard and Ram for the CPU, will the CPU then work in a motherboard perfect for it. and a little side note do you think i can use a gtx 970 on a ASUS Prime Z270-A, Socket-1151?
 
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If you bought a socket-compatible board (1151) then there's a good chance it'll work just fine. There's no guarantee though, as forced into the wrong socket can cause all kinds of damage. I'd lean towards it working just fine, but again, no guarantees.

A GTX 970 isn't socket-dependent. It'll work fine in a relatively modern motherboard PCIe x16 slot. So yes, you can use it just fine on a Z270-A.
 
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