New cpu and fitting

[arc@css]

Hallo,

At the end of the month I'll be getting a new cpu and am thinking of attempting to put it together myself From reading other peoples' experiences, it would seem that it isn't that difficult. Am I right or not? Would you have to make a big mistake in order to cause problems or is it a finer and trickier job? Otherwise I may just pop in to my local shop and have it done that way.

Thanks.

 

[Lemin]

I was worried on my first build, now i wonder what all the fuss was about !
Go careful & its no problem

 

[arc@css]

Suppose I have to learn one way or another so I probably will take the plunge.

 

[RJC]

One thing you will need to check is your BIOS rev, you may need to update this before your new cpu will be detected, also double check the manufacturers website for cpu support list.

Once this is done , just the case of removing the old heatsink, sometimes run the pc for half hr to warm the old paste, remove the cpu, insert new cpu, place cpu cooler on with fresh paste and your done

Do a CMOS reset before starting, somtimes helps

 

[arc@css]

Thanks. Just had a look at Gigabyte's specifications and the cpu that I most likely will be getting, the Q9650, should be fine. Not a bad idea about the CMOS reset.

 

[Quixote]

Fitting the CPU is quite easy. Remember to lift the retaining arm up first. Match the triangle in the corner of the chip to the triangle on the corner of the socket. It should drop in neatly. You will never need to force or apply pressure to a CPU to fit it in the socket.
The best general guide for a build is never panic, always stay calm, take your time, if you are not sure what to do, do nothing until you are sure.

 

[McstylisT]

For the first time it can be a help to grab yourself one of those step by step books. They sell them at local pc world shops. Explains the basics , what your aiming to do while explaining it all to you as you build.

I originally bought one about 6 years back now when i first started building. I got a Haynes pc manual ... yeah the same as the car ones. Great manual.

Have a look.

McT

 

[Big.Wayne]

At the end of the month I'll be getting a new cpu and am thinking of attempting to put it together myself

when you say put it together do you mean installing a new CPU or?

I'd say a CPU swap is fairly straight forward, the hardest part will probably getting the heatsink fitted if it used the plastic push pins!

 

[arc@css]

For the first time it can be a help to grab yourself one of those step by step books. They sell them at local pc world shops. Explains the basics , what your aiming to do while explaining it all to you as you build.

I originally bought one about 6 years back now when i first started building. I got a Haynes pc manual ... yeah the same as the car ones. Great manual.

Have a look.

McT

Cheers, may well do m8.