How to Upgrade CPU

Learning how to upgrade CPU does not have to be a super hard process. It just take a little research and planning and you could be well on your way to replacing CPU.

Most people that want to upgrade their computer cpu feel that their computer is getting slow because it is obsolete. However, the computer processor doesn't degrade in speed. Either your other computer parts are dying or your computer software has higher requirements in terms of computer hardware.

Let's get down to the nitty gritty! You want to upgrade just your computer processor and nothing else. That is simple enough. If you go online to the computer motherboard manufacturers website or google your computer motherboard you will find the manual. It will show what computer cpu choices you have available in terms of speed and performance. You may find a slight increase in speed, but it is probably better off getting a new pc motherboard if it has been a couple years.

The following steps will show the standard process for replacing CPU in your computer. You have to take one off to get another one. Sometimes this can be a scary process, but it doesn't have to be. Just think and take things slow and you will be seeing a performance boost in no time.

1. Remove the CPU Cooler
2. Clean off the thermal compound
3. Remove the computer CPU
4. Insert the new computer processor
5. Apply top quality thermal compound
6. Install the CPU heatsink
7. Run a Prime 95 burn-in test
8. Enjoy your faster computer

As you can see actually learning how to upgrade cpu is not hard at all. A couple different types of sockets are out there for Intel CPU and AMD CPU, but learning them is quite simple. You will find that once you open your box the fear will subside and excitement will gradually replace it!