How to Install an Intel Core i7 Processor

In this video, I'll demonstrate how to install an Intel Core i7 onto your computer's motherboard. The chip was about $300 at the time of purchase, so I was a little nervous about handling it. Otherwise, this video should help you out or at least demonstrate the process of installing the unit.

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[DCWProduction]

finally after 20 videos i found someone installing the heatsink that comes with the processor, thanks for the video, it's very useful

[MefaBushi]

@MrIhatethoring No it's not necessary but it's good to have it. Touching the metal on the case is enough but don't forget the power supply should be plugged in when you touch it and you should touch parts that are not painted, now days lots of cases come painted on the inside also, so it's tricky because touching the paint will not remove the static charge. How often you get shocked by static electricity? not that often but than why buy the strap? so you don't cry after when you burn 1000$ cpu.

[Jmvars]

@Th3D3m3anor To quote him: "Thermal Paste is already applied."

[Th3D3m3anor]

Thermal paste would also be a good idea. It can sometimes reduce the processor heat by 5-15C

[Mr15ization]

@LithiumFreeBuild Well I wouldn't say easy considering you can't touch the top or bottom of the CPU because if you break one of the tiny pins it won't work. But that little silver door he had to pop up before he installed keeps it nice and in place.

[LithiumFreeBuild]

Hey is installing the CPU that easy :D? Just pop it in? No glue or resin to hold it down?

[lespaul678]

I always get so nervous pushing down on that processor bar, I always feel like I'm gonna break it.

[SilentZero]

im so tempted to upgrade my desktop myself so i dont have to pay extra for labor

[GidazEFC98]

wow thanks, really helpful didn't know it was this easy, and does every motherboard pretty much look like this. i was thinking if i got one i might just take it to a pc store and get them to do it, but as u just shown me how easy it looks i might just have ago myself, that strap thingg, what is it called, and what does it do, let you not get electricuted or sumin?

[MrIhatethoring]

@MefaBushi

I knew that. By the way, weather shouldn't affect it much when you're inside. I thought for sure you needed an ESD mat, strap, or some way of grounding yourself. But I see people all the time just rubbing all over the chips, CPU, video card, and RAM with what appears to be a very poor working environment and no precautions against ESD. I know all the build up and what not. But, do you actually need a wrist strap or is touching the metal on the case enough as long as you don't move to

[MefaBushi]

@whatthefuckwhatcrap damn didn't i already mentioned that? please dude you also have wireless wrist strap, not sure if they work but i'm sure you can buy them. And once you discharge the electricity you are gonna have to do a lot of work to get enough charge. By the way it's not a legend it's called "precaution" you can look the word in the dictionary if you don't understand it.