Anything different in mounting a processor in Shuttle SN25p?

[gizmoadria]

Hi all!

I'm looking to get good info from the experts here. I am really interested in the Shuttle SN25p system.

So, went to the local chop shop and the case alone is $500 although newegg has it for $380.

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Can someone point me in the right direction about putting the processor in? Maybe I'm thinking it's more difficult than it is, maybe not! Anything I need to watch out for on SFF's? I'm perfectly comfortable with inserting memory, pci cards, etc....
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I want to use this little system in the office I share with my boyfriend. He's not techie.



Thanks so much!
giz

 

[gizmoadria]

http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content...e/white_papers_and_tech_docs/26003.pdf
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Tec...rces/0,,30_182_869_1039%5E6678,00.html

Is this what I need?

 

[stevty2889]

You install the proccessor in a shuttle system the same way you would do it in a full sized desktop system, you just have a little less space to work with, and normaly need to use the heatsink that comes with the system rather than the retail heatsink that comes with the CPU.

 

[znaps]

Originally posted by: gizmoadria
Hi all!

I'm looking to get good info from the experts here. I am really interested in the Shuttle SN25p system.

So, went to the local chop shop and the case alone is $500 although newegg has it for $380.

<builds courage>
Can someone point me in the right direction about putting the processor in? Maybe I'm thinking it's more difficult than it is, maybe not! Anything I need to watch out for on SFF's? I'm perfectly comfortable with inserting memory, pci cards, etc....
</exhale>

I want to use this little system in the office I share with my boyfriend. He's not techie.



Thanks so much!
giz

I have an SN95 and the chip was easy to put in. I think you'll have no problems.

 

[imported_Kensai]

The heatsink is the only thing that'll be different.

 

[gizmoadria]

Ah, so does that mean I could look for an oem cpu versus the retail package?

I am not a graphic designer or gamer so what would be a good quality/cost chip to go with? I was reading about the Sempron chip.