To successfully improve the performance of a stationary computer, it is recommended to replace the installed processor with a more powerful analogue. To successfully carry out this operation, you must follow certain rules.
Necessary
- - Speccy;
- - crosshead screwdriver;
- - thermal grease.
Instructions
Step 1
First, pick up a new processor. The fact is that all these devices differ in a mass of parameters, including the sockets (slots) into which they can be installed. Install Speccy to find out the type of socket your motherboard has.
Step 2
Launch the program and open the "CPU" menu. Pay attention to the following line: Construct - Socket S1 (638). This means that in this case there is an S1 socket on the motherboard. Most likely, you will have a different label configured. In the same menu, you can study additional information about the installed processor.
Step 3
Now study the instructions for the motherboard. It is advisable to find a more complete version than a paper copy. This can be done on the website of the manufacturer of this motherboard model. Find out the maximum specifications for a supported processor.
Step 4
Get the correct processor for your computer. Turn off your PC. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the cover from the system unit. Remove the fan and radiator grill installed above the processor.
Step 5
Unfasten the latch that secures the processor to the motherboard. Remove the old processor. Now carefully, without touching the veins located along the edges of the processor and on its bottom wall, install the device into the socket. At the same time, ensure that the marks on the processor and on the motherboard match.
Step 6
Apply a small amount of special paste to the top of the processor. Install and secure the heatsink and fan. Do not turn on the computer for a while. This is necessary for even distribution and drying of the thermal paste.
Step 7
Turn on your computer. Install drivers and software for the new processor. Restart your computer to apply the new hardware configuration.
