How do I upgrade my processor?

[Nikolay]

I'm not much of a hardware guy. What are the steps to upgrade a processor? Where do I start?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I'm not much of a hardware guy. What are the steps to upgrade a processor? Where do I start?

First things first, you need to find out two things.

1. What processors is your motherboard compatible with.
2. What socket does your processor use.

#2 should be easily found via CPU-Z and #1 can probably be found on the motherboards Manufacture's website somewhere.

 

[zigzag3143]

I'm not much of a hardware guy. What are the steps to upgrade a processor? Where do I start?

Upgrading cpu
find out what socket it is
find out what dpu goes in that sockek
find out what ram. bios, heat, and other factors will affect it
make sure psu is big enough
check the specs on the socket and cpu. then CHECK THEM AGAIN
find the best prices and find the return policy for a dead cpu

Buy it Build it

Ken

 

[Nikolay]

Err, what? You're assuming I know something about hardware. :sarc:

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Err, what? You're assuming I know something about hardware. :sarc:

Its an AM2 Socket.

 

[Nikolay]

I found this site:

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_572_573^14062,00.html

I know about the PSU. I need a PSU with enough watts to support the hardware, correct?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I found this site:

Socket AM2 Processors

I know about the PSU. I need a PSU with enough watts to support the hardware, correct?

Yep, otherwise we'd have problem. What kind of processor are you planning to use (AMD Quad Core 3.0ghz for example)

 

[Nikolay]

Something similar to my current one but dual core

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Something similar to my current one but dual core

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200 Brisbane 2.7GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Cheapest Dual-Core AM2 Socket CPU at Newegg.

 

[Nikolay]

Something similar to my current one but dual core

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200 Brisbane 2.7GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Cheapest Dual-Core AM2 Socket CPU at Newegg.

That's perfect. Would it work with my 220 watt PSU?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Something similar to my current one but dual core

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200 Brisbane 2.7GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Cheapest Dual-Core AM2 Socket CPU at Newegg.

That's perfect. Would it work with my 220 watt PSU?

It should tad low though.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything I say, I say what I say in good faith of myself because I believe I have the ability to help regardless of my knowledge in things. Have fun making sense of this disclaimer.

 

[Nikolay]

Okay, what about installing it? Any good tutorials that show how to install a processor?

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Okay, what about installing it? Any good tutorials that show how to install a processor?

Should be straight forward.

Turn off the PC, disconnect all Wires and hold the power button to drain the power.

Grab on to something Metal to release any static you may hold. Take out the fan/covering over the CPU on the motherboard.

Should be like a lever beside the CPU afterwards, pull that up and gently take out the old CPU, put it into a fedex box and mail it to me. Put the new one in, put the fan/covering back on (I suggest adding some thermal compound, I think thats the name), put the PC case back together, plug everything in and hope for the best.



I'm sure others will have better instructions.

Probably best to look up the CPU Upgrade instructions for your particular Motherboard.

 

[Nikolay]

Now I just need this as an early birthday present.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Now I just need this as an early birthday present.

Thanks for all the help!

No problem. Glad I could help. Don't forget that FedEx box.

 

[Nikolay]

I'm more of a UPS guy.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I'm more of a UPS guy.

UPS is acceptable.