Athlon processor

[mallela]

hi all
i have always used intel so i have never as much as seen an athlon processor. this time i was kind of tight on the budget so i wanted to use an athlon but i am kind of scared about it coz everyone keeps telling me it is very delicate and a pain to install. is it true and is it really so delicate if so can a really clumzy guy like me install it safely without bankrupting myself

 

[Darkhawk28]

Not they are not a pain at all to install. Have a little faith in yourself.


For anyone on a budget, I would highly recommend someone get an AMD Athlon XP platform.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Look at it this way: the athlon xp's are alot bigger and should be easier to install than the 3/4" by 3/4" P4's.

 

[Corporate Thug]

installation isnt too bad

 

[sykopath79]

Athlons are a cinch to install. It goes into a ZIF socket just like the P4 and the pin layout makes it impossible to install in the wrong orientation. The only thing people would be worried about sometimes is damaging the core during HSF installation since the FC-PGA packaging leaves the core exposed. This was a major problem with the Coppermine core Pentium III, but isn't really a big deal for Athlons because AMD had the foresight to place foam spacer feet in the corners so that your HSF rests on those before making contact with the core.

If you're worried about it, you can buy a shim for < $5.00 US.

 

[Jeff7181]

I think it might be difficult for an ape to install one... other than that, it's a simple procedure that anyone with an IQ above 100 should be able to follow. Only thing people don't always know is what tool to use to install the clip on the heatsink... depending on the style of clip, you either use a narrow blade screwdriver or a nut driver. You should also install the CPU and the RAM with the motherboard sitting on a flat surface with a little padding behind it so you don't bend the crap out of the motherboard with it up on the pedestals in the case. AMD's specs call for 15 lbs of force on that retaining clip that holds the heatsink onto the processor... that means it takes about 15 lbs of force to secure that clip... one slip could send the screw driver through the motherboard.

 

[INemtsev]

agree with the guy above

 

[pspada]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I think it might be difficult for an ape to install one...<snip>

Are you making fun of Dapunisher?

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: pspadaLinux Torvalds, on SCO: "They are smoking crack."
SCO = Scumbag Computer Operation

It is Linus Torvalds

Linux is the OS

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: pspada

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I think it might be difficult for an ape to install one...<snip>

Are you making fun of Dapunisher?

If he had trouble installing one, then yes, I guess so =)

 

[mallela]

thanx for all u'r help guys. one final question i am gonna buy a 2500+ barton and a7n8x so shud i keep the hsf i get with the processor or shud i get another one. i am not gonna overclock much.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181

Originally posted by: pspada

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
I think it might be difficult for an ape to install one...<snip>

Are you making fun of Dapunisher?

If he had trouble installing one, then yes, I guess so =)

Hey now! Ever seen Planet of the Apes? You're cruisin' for a full frontal labotomy, whoops....too late!

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: mallela
thanx for all u'r help guys. one final question i am gonna buy a 2500+ barton and a7n8x so shud i keep the hsf i get with the processor or shud i get another one. i am not gonna overclock much.

Stock cooler will be fine given your usage.

 

[beyoku]

its not as easy as a p4 but its not that bad at all. most people do worry about crushing the core beacuse of the lack of heat spreader

 

[MDE]

Keep the heatsink flat, and not tilted and you'll be fine. Someone around here has\had a link to an Athlon HSF installation guide in their sig. Just read the poster that comes with the processor and you'll be fine.