Processor Installation

ununseptium · 08-03-2008, 03:56 PM

So how hard is it to uninstall then install a processor?

I'm looking to get a new one since some money has come my way.

FluffyBunni · 08-03-2008, 04:18 PM

Not hard. Just make sure you have/or will get some Thermal Paste and some Isopropal (sp?) Alcohol. Depending on the processor you are swapping you may need to do a bios update on your motherboard.

ununseptium · 08-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluffyBunni

Not hard. Just make sure you have/or will get some Thermal Paste and some Isopropal (sp?) Alcohol. Depending on the processor you are swapping you may need to do a bios update on your motherboard.

Whats the alcohol for? I'm going to guess removing the thermal paste of the previous processor, no?

Zekal · 08-03-2008, 06:26 PM

amd has a video for you

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...5E6678,00.html

pretty much the same for an intel processor install, enjoy. Sorry in advance because these videos are boring, but informative if it is your first time.

Pwnzilla · 08-03-2008, 06:54 PM

With the alcohol, do not use 70% rubbing alcohol. You need to use at least 90% isopropyl alcohol. You will generally find it in most pharmacy/drugstores. Be careful not to touch the surface of the heatsink or processor after cleaning as even the oils from you skin can affect the performance of the TIM (thermal interface material). Most prefer Arctic Silver 5 for choice of TIM.

Link to instructions
Arctic Silver Incorporated - Route to Product Instructions for Arctic Silver 5

Technetium · 08-13-2008, 02:45 PM

Processor Installation
Tips for Processor Installation

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Zekal Spray-n-pray Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 382	amd has a video for you http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...5E6678,00.html pretty much the same for an intel processor install, enjoy. Sorry in advance because these videos are boring, but informative if it is your first time. __________________ Last edited by Zekal; 08-03-2008 at 06:35 PM.

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Pwnzilla Putting the funk in dysfunctional Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 1,218	With the alcohol, do not use 70% rubbing alcohol. You need to use at least 90% isopropyl alcohol. You will generally find it in most pharmacy/drugstores. Be careful not to touch the surface of the heatsink or processor after cleaning as even the oils from you skin can affect the performance of the TIM (thermal interface material). Most prefer Arctic Silver 5 for choice of TIM. Link to instructions Arctic Silver Incorporated - Route to Product Instructions for Arctic Silver 5 __________________

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FluffyBunni Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,104	Not hard. Just make sure you have/or will get some Thermal Paste and some Isopropal (sp?) Alcohol. Depending on the processor you are swapping you may need to do a bios update on your motherboard.

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