[SOLVED] How do i know if my new processor will fit in my old processors socket?

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I dont know if a i7-6700K will fit my i5 gen 7300K socket :/ My pc is a asus vivopc m80cj-oculus-de001t and i want to know before opening it!
 
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First off, you appear to have a i5-7300HQ, not 7300K.
https://www.asus.com/us/Tower-PCs/ASUS-VivoPC-X/Tech-Specs/

The i5-7300HQ is a BGA socket. Soldered directly to the motherboard, and non-changeable.
https://ark.intel.com/products/97456/Intel-Core-i5-7300HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3-50-GHz-

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First off, you appear to have a i5-7300HQ, not 7300K.
https://www.asus.com/us/Tower-PCs/ASUS-VivoPC-X/Tech-Specs/

The i5-7300HQ is a BGA socket. Soldered directly to the motherboard, and non-changeable.
https://ark.intel.com/products/97456/Intel-Core-i5-7300HQ-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3-50-GHz-
 
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