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Installing CPU

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steeLh

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Im getting ready to install my AMD 64 3700+. Is there any tips or pointers you guys have when doing this, its my first time.

The place on the MoBo where you install it, I believe its the socket, theres a small metal ready along the side, looks like I can pull that up. Will I need to mess with that at all?

-Thanks
 
lift the metal rod to vertical, place the chip in the socket (being sure to line it up correctly), put just enough pressure to hold the chip down as you bring the metal rod back down and snap it into place. Don't force down on the chip, let the rod do the work.
 
I guess Im gonna have to wait. I thought It came with the thermal compound stuff which it didnt, and it says in the little manual its required.

Anybody have ideas on what thermal compound to get, something not to expensive.
 
My advice to you is: if the processor requires ANY force to mount, you're doing it wrong. This is coming from my experience bending a pin on a brand new 3500+ about 1.5 years ago .
 
Originally posted by: grohl
My advice to you is: if the processor requires ANY force to mount, you're doing it wrong. This is coming from my experience bending a pin on a brand new 3500+ about 1.5 years ago .
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unlock the socket by pulling the lever out and upwards

if you just slide the CPU around with a minimal downwards force, the CPU pins should fall into place and drop into the socket holes, allowing the entire processor to physically attach itself to the socket

lock the CPU lever by pushing down and tuck it into the saftey hatch
 
Originally posted by: fire400
Originally posted by: grohl
My advice to you is: if the processor requires ANY force to mount, you're doing it wrong. This is coming from my experience bending a pin on a brand new 3500+ about 1.5 years ago .
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unlock the socket by pulling the lever out and upwards

if you just slide the CPU around with a minimal downwards force, the CPU pins should fall into place and drop into the socket holes, allowing the entire processor to physically attach itself to the socket

lock the CPU lever by pushing down and tuck it into the saftey hatch
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Then apply the thermal compound once I get it?
 
Steelh, did you buy your cpu as retail or OEM? Which ever, what HSF are you using? If the CPU was a retail kit the HSF came with it and normally the thermal compound or theremal pad as well. If you are using an aftermarket HSF, you would also receive thermal compound with that. At least Zalman's do.

Most builders/upgraders still recomend Artic Silver 5 or Ceramique however.
 
Originally posted by: halw
Steelh, did you buy your cpu as retail or OEM? Which ever, what HSF are you using? If the CPU was a retail kit the HSF came with it and normally the thermal compound or theremal pad as well. If you are using an aftermarket HSF, you would also receive thermal compound with that. At least Zalman's do.

Most builders/upgraders still recomend Artic Silver 5 or Ceramique however.
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Its a retail version off ZipZoomFly.com

Theres a little clear square on the bottom of the heatsink, is that a thermal pad?
 
Thermal Pads

A thermal pad looks very similar to thermal tape except that it does not have the same adhesion to the surfaces. Typically thermal pads are placed on the bottom of a heatsink surface and the chip, but another heatsink retention mechanism is required to prevent the heatsink from sliding off of the chip. The pad differs from the tape and from thermal grease in that it is based upon a paraffin base. The waxy substance is solid during low temperatures, but as a chip heats up, that paraffin base melts spreading the thermal transfer elements inside the pad into the gaps between the chip and heatsink. This is the most common form of thermal compound included with stock cooling solutions included with retail processors. The thermal resistance of a typical thermal pad is rated around .05 Cin^2/W.
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I found this, So I guess I can install my CPU after all.
 
My two cents....

When you are actually installing the CPU, have it in the socket when you apply the thermal compound. I have found that a pair of scissors and any playing card (I use the joker since I never play cards with it) works great to evenly spread the thermal compound.

Artic silver 5 is what I use and it is some thick stuff.... so you gotta spread it like peanut butter but on a super super thin scale. That is where the scissors come in. Cut a new straight edge on the playing card (for fresh spreading edge) to spread the artic silver thinner and more uniform.

And after you align the HSF on the cpu, it is a real risk to push it down securely if you dont have a solid backing for the mobo to sit on. Takes a good bit of pressure to secure A64 heatsinks

The best is to have the mobo mounted in your case when you push that sucker into a locked position. That is if you have enough space for your hands to do it safely.



 
Originally posted by: mechBgon
I thought you were working off of my newbie guide, which talks all about retail AMD installation on this page. Not clear enough? 😱
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I feel stupid for not clicking that AMD 64 link. I guess I just didnt notice it, so thanks for pointing that out. 😱

 
Originally posted by: steeLh
I guess Im gonna have to wait. I thought It came with the thermal compound stuff which it didnt, and it says in the little manual its required.

Anybody have ideas on what thermal compound to get, something not to expensive.
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go to fry's near the cpu section and grab some regular thermal compound
 
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