How to Install an Intel / AMD Processor (CPU / APU) into a Computer

The processor used in this video is the Intel Core i7 2600K and the motherboard is the ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Performance motherboard.

Although there are many different types of CPUs; AMD and Intel, different socket types, manufacturing technology, etc., their installation is always the same.

Steps:

1. Disengage the lever of the CPU socket by pushing down and out and then lift it up.
2. Line up the arrow on the processor with the one on the side of the socket, place the CPU on the socket, and close it.

Remember to make sure that your motherboard is compatible with your CPU. If it is, you shouldn't have any issues.

How to install other components:

Motherboard: http://youtu.be/pxhYU7QHlME
RAM (memory): http://youtu.be/TKy8Kh7aq6U
Graphics Card: http://youtu.be/YGmefninQJg
Liquid Cooling: http://youtu.be/Xg4eFtCqaQs
Optical Drive (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray drive): http://youtu.be/PcCPLsTWrtI
Storage (HDD/SSD): http://youtu.be/ekGu4mVH1aM
Power Supply (PSU): http://youtu.be/s-dRCjLLHuc
Windows: http://youtu.be/CvCB0fcSnjE
How to Build a Full Computer: http://youtu.be/IA7c9Wm-UYs
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[iPT2gGeec]

@956Joeboy If you're looking to put all high-end components in a basic eMachine chassis, you will get shitty performance and your system will not last long at all. High-end parts generate high amounts of heat. A basic OEM case will absolutely be too small and will no doubt provide insufficient cooling. You can get cheap gaming chassis with semi-sufficient cooling for around $60USD. Visit iBuyPower or CyberPower. They have custom configurators that will ensure parts are compatible.

[956Joeboy]

@iPT2gGeec i know that is dont have to do with cpu but can you recomend me a good motherboard that i can put in my computer because im planning on pretty much keeping the case and upgradeing it all to gameing stuff i know how to put it together i just dont know what to get

[iPT2gGeec]

@956Joeboy If you don't want integrated graphics, buy a graphics card. They use more power which means you'll most certainly need a more power PSU and make sure that your motherboard has the proper PCI slots. Integrated graphics come from the motherboard, not the CPU. Bus speed also has to do with the motherboard, not the CPU. Check the boards' specs to find out their bus speeds.

[956Joeboy]

@956Joeboy if i upgrade does that mean i will have a new integrated graphics? becuase i would like something better... and if i upgrade would my pc have a better bus speeds

[956Joeboy]

@iPT2gGeec were did you get asus from american megatrends? but other than that is changeing motherboards hard?

[iPT2gGeec]

@956Joeboy I can't find that motherboard's specs. Read my previous 2 comments. They tell you what you need to look for when upgrading a CPU and I have a strong feeling you'll need to upgrade your motherboard as well. The previous comments were based on your old information (that your motherboard was an ASUS M2N) but the info I gave is still viable for how to make sure a CPU/motherboard will be compatible.

[956Joeboy]

@iPT2gGeec but is the ami po1-a2 better than what i thought i was, nforce 430?

[iPT2gGeec]

@956Joeboy ... If you want to upgrade your MoBo and CPU and make sure they're compatible, make sure the socket types are the same (AM3, AM2+, etc.), Hyper Transports/FSB are compatible (FSB listed for motherboard can be higher than the CPU's Hyper Transports), and the board normally lists the supported CPU types. You're board is old/cheap (nothing wrong with being cheap) so it's not that compatible with current CPU's. Your best bet is to upgrade the board as well if you want a new CPU.

[956Joeboy]

@iPT2gGeec why is my motherboard so outdated wtf my computers not even a year old but how hard would it be to get new motherboard??

[956Joeboy]

@iPT2gGeec i found out useing a progrm called CPU-z or CPUID that my motherboard is American Megatrends, Inc Verson p01-a2 i seen a few webpages calling it a AMI P01-A2

will this change anything? i have a skype so i can screenshot it to to and my socket type for my cpu is, Socket AM3 (938) and it says its 25w and core voltage is 2.220V