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I need to UPG my processor but is it easy enough for me to do it myself at home? i have some what skills of putting computers togther like changing the video card and memory but never done the processor.
How easy is it to install a new processor
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#4 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:29 AM
Its pretty easy. You just line up the mark on the processor to the mark on the motherboard and drop it in. Then snap on the heatsink and plug in the fan. (the most important part) You might want to upgrade your motherboard anyways so you can upgrade to more ram and such later as well
#6 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:31 AM
um its hard only if u dont know what ur doing so if u dont i suggest u ask a freind/family member or some dude that u can pay to help u witht that
#7 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:31 AM
madkilla, on Oct 19 2004, 09:29 PM, said:
Do i need to get a new mother board tho? cause i herd that your processor is welded to yur motherboard
This is not true, but, a motherboard cannot support all types of processors and speeds. For example if you have a motherboard that can handle 1.2ghz-2.0 ghz intel pentium 4 processors, and you want a 2.4, then yes you will have to buy a new motherboard that supports the speed of your processor.
#8 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:32 AM
Reddington, on Oct 19 2004, 08:29 PM, said:
Its pretty easy. You just line up the mark on the processor to the mark on the motherboard and drop it in. Then snap on the heatsink and plug in the fan. (the most important part) You might want to upgrade your motherboard anyways so you can upgrade to more ram and such later as well
The only hard part is putting on the heatsink/fan. You have to mash that thing on there like no other. I use a regular screwdriver to help snap it into place.
You motherboard has limitation to what the processor specs can be. Front Side Bus, Core Clock and you might need to get a better mobo if you processor is not compatible with your current mobo.
#11 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:41 AM
wait....how could I see up to how many ghz my motherboard can handle?
[i'm actually looking into this as well]
[i'm actually looking into this as well]
#12 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:44 AM
You'd be better off buying a new motherboard. It would allow for better future upgrades.
#14 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:48 AM
Just get an AMD 3500+ and an ABIT AV8 Deluxe mobo and you should be fine.
#15 Posted 20 October 2004 - 02:49 AM
what i'm ASKING is how do I see what it can support NOW.
I may not need to buy another mobo, and would like to avoid doing so if possible.
So how do I see what it can support now?
I may not need to buy another mobo, and would like to avoid doing so if possible.
So how do I see what it can support now?