Anything I have to do when changing CPU?

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I am going from an i5-6600k to an i7-7700k. I have a z170a m5 gaming motherboard, but already updated the bios to the latest. Do I have to reset my overclock settings or anything of the sorts before installing my new processor?
 
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Every chip is different. You shouldn't start with any OC'd settings from your old chip. I *think* the bios will put everything back to standard when it sees the new CPU, but I'd set everything back to auto before you change the CPU. You've already updated the bios, I would reset to standard then shut it down. Swap the CPU over and attach heatsink. Then boot up and use the CPU for a day or two at stock so you know everything is good. Then OC the CPU if you want/need.
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Every chip is different. You shouldn't start with any OC'd settings from your old chip. I *think* the bios will put everything back to standard when it sees the new CPU, but I'd set everything back to auto before you change the CPU. You've already updated the bios, I would reset to standard then shut it down. Swap the CPU over and attach heatsink. Then boot up and use the CPU for a day or two at stock so you know everything is good. Then OC the CPU if you want/need.
 
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