my cpu just arrived! :)

[jimmypage13]

well, my new pentium d-915 has arrived, but i need help: when changing cpus, shall I take the motherboard out of the case? or do it right there?

 

[Confusednewbie1552]

There really is no difference. If you feel more comfortable doing it outside the case then do it, but make sure you put it on a wood surface or such so that static wont kill ur motherboard and cpu. If you think you can do it while inside the case then go for it.

 

[Ruptga]

Originally posted by: Confusednewbie1552
There really is no difference. If you feel more comfortable doing it outside the case then do it, but make sure you put it on a wood surface or such so that static wont kill ur motherboard and cpu. If you think you can do it while inside the case then go for it.

 

[Gusty987]

I would just leave it inside the case. No point in doing all the extra work of removal, reinstallation.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Gusty987
I would just leave it inside the case. No point in doing all the extra work of removal, reinstallation.

I concur. If it's OEM remember to remove the old thermal interface material and apply a new thin layer.

 

[Late4Dinner]

Leave it in. The more disassembly/reassembly you do, the more risk you run of damaging something. BTW, I'm sure you already know this but, remember to unplug the MB first.