How to install my CPU

[gregoryvg]

Okay, so I got the Pentium e5700 CPU to replace my old e2180. What are the steps to installing the new CPU and heatsink? I read that the heatsink it comes with snaps on, and is a bit tricky. Anyone here able to give some advice?

Thanks!

 

[Davidh373]

basically, do as the directions state. Put the processor in according to the notches on the socket, clamp it down (goes kind of hard and may hear scratching) remove thermal grease from heatsink, apply your own thermal compound to the top of the processor. Then do as directed for the heatsink.

 

[mfenn]

Pretty much just do as David says, though it's really not necessary to remove the stock thermal compound or use your own. The pushpins on the Intel heatsink can be a little tricky, but just make sure to push them down in a cross pattern and you'll be fine.

 

[gregoryvg]

Pretty much just do as David says, though it's really not necessary to remove the stock thermal compound or use your own. The pushpins on the Intel heatsink can be a little tricky, but just make sure to push them down in a cross pattern and you'll be fine.

I was wondering about that [thermal compound] because the CPU didn't come with any. The installation instructions actually didn't even mention putting on thermal compound. Since I am not planning to overclock the CPU do you think it is necessary?

 

[stargazr]

Since I am not planning to overclock the CPU do you think it is necessary?

YES!!!!

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I thought the stock HSF always has pre-applied paste...

 

[gregoryvg]

I thought the stock HSF always has pre-applied paste...

Looking at the stock HSF, it does have what looks several thin gray "stripes", would that be it? I guess the heat from the working CPU would melt that?

 

[stargazr]

yes, leave it on

 

[thescreensavers]

Usually Thermal Pads come with Heatsinks,other time its a thick chalk like substance(at room temp)

I would AS5 that bish, or w/e is the best now.

 

[Davidh373]

yeah, I actually think applying your own is best, but leaving it on if you don't have any to use is fine too. you do need something in the form of a thermal gel/ paste between the CPU and heatsink at ALL TIMES, otherwise you notice the room housing your computer will be a lil' more smoky than usual...

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Looking at the stock HSF, it does have what looks several thin gray "stripes", would that be it? I guess the heat from the working CPU would melt that?

That's it. Never used it myself, but it's your only choice if you don't have anything better. Also, avoid touching it, nor the top of the CPU with your finger. It won't damage anything, just best to avoid getting any greasy fingerprints on them.

 

[gregoryvg]

Okay, having a problem installing the new HSF. The old one used screws, the new ones use plastic tabs of some sort. It's really hard to press the new plastic starters through the screw holes. Do I just keep pressing until they go through? Worried about damaging my motherboard.

I just ordered some thermal paste off Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233030

Gonna resuse the much better stock HSF and paste it up. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Patrick Wolf]

New paste won't help if you can't get the HSF installed. Does your old HSF use a backplate?

Maybe this will help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6NbPMQgwPM

 

[gregoryvg]

New paste won't help if you can't get the HSF installed. Does your old HSF use a backplate?

Maybe this will help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6NbPMQgwPM

I'll check out the YouTube link when I get home. The HSF that came with the new CPU won't install as the screw holes are too small. However, the HSF that came with the old CPU (the original PC) is actually much nicer than the new one and has screws (and it fits perfectly.) I don't know if there is a backplate.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I'll check out the YouTube link when I get home. The HSF that came with the new CPU won't install as the screw holes are too small. However, the HSF that came with the old CPU (the original PC) is actually much nicer than the new one and has screws (and it fits perfectly.) I don't know if there is a backplate.

Oh ok. Yeah just clean the CPU and bottom of heatsink correctly. Again, another video that may help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrHlmYjsstM

And for applying thermal paste:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyXLu1Ms-q4&feature=related
Unless the directions of your paste differ then just follow those. Personally I think any paste that requires you to spread it sucks.

 

[mfenn]

I'll check out the YouTube link when I get home. The HSF that came with the new CPU won't install as the screw holes are too small. However, the HSF that came with the old CPU (the original PC) is actually much nicer than the new one and has screws (and it fits perfectly.) I don't know if there is a backplate.

Wait a minute. Is this a custom built PC or an OEM one? If it is from a Tier-1 vendor (Dell, HP, IBM, etc.) then the heatsink mounting is almost certainly custom and will only work with the original HSF.

 

[Davidh373]

Wait a minute. Is this a custom built PC or an OEM one? If it is from a Tier-1 vendor (Dell, HP, IBM, etc.) then the heatsink mounting is almost certainly custom and will only work with the original HSF.

seriously? That is SOOOO dumb...

 

[gregoryvg]

Thanks for the help everyone. Anyways, the job is done. I went to Best Buy and picked up the Thermal Paste, got some Goof Off and 91% IPA and the deed is done. I type to you from the PC housing my new 3.0Ghz Pentium Dual Core!

To another poster, I think mfenn, yes this is a Dell box but the HSF works just fine with the new CPU. The old CPU (Pentium 2160) and this one (Pentium 5700) were identically shaped. The only regret I have is that I can't overclock the damn thing, would love to get even more speed out of it! Oh well, this has just whetted my appetite to do my own build . . . perhaps for Christmas 2011.

 

[mnewsham]

Thanks for the help everyone. Anyways, the job is done. I went to Best Buy and picked up the Thermal Paste, got some Goof Off and 91% IPA and the deed is done. I type to you from the PC housing my new 3.0Ghz Pentium Dual Core!

To another poster, I think mfenn, yes this is a Dell box but the HSF works just fine with the new CPU. The old CPU (Pentium 2160) and this one (Pentium 5700) were identically shaped. The only regret I have is that I can't overclock the damn thing, would love to get even more speed out of it! Oh well, this has just whetted my appetite to do my own build . . . perhaps for Christmas 2011.

Good time for a build me thinks, as socket R (2011) will just be out (hopefully) and you can get yourself some good high end CPU loving.

 

[jaydeee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apS90DQi_wQ
try that link...
hope it helps

 

[mfenn]

Thanks for the help everyone. Anyways, the job is done. I went to Best Buy and picked up the Thermal Paste, got some Goof Off and 91% IPA and the deed is done. I type to you from the PC housing my new 3.0Ghz Pentium Dual Core!

To another poster, I think mfenn, yes this is a Dell box but the HSF works just fine with the new CPU. The old CPU (Pentium 2160) and this one (Pentium 5700) were identically shaped. The only regret I have is that I can't overclock the damn thing, would love to get even more speed out of it! Oh well, this has just whetted my appetite to do my own build . . . perhaps for Christmas 2011.

Yeah, I didn't mean to imply that the HSF that came with the Dell would not be sufficient.