How to Install a CPU - Intel Core i5, i7, i9

[@Munenushi]

as a retired computer service tech, the one and only thing i would add to this wonderfully helpful, perfectly paced beginner's tutorial is a static strap. you may never hear a static crack or see any lightning-looking arcs while putting things together or dusting inside of your comp, but those things you don't see could be the difference between a 10+ year old component vs parts that 'die' on you every 2-3 years... static can weaken, not just kill computer parts with a small cracking sound (which it also can do) a strap to clamp onto your case or psu cage or static mat, is the one little thing i would add to all this great info you have here. bravo mr. tech heh

[@Spocklee]

what about just unplugging your computer?

[@Munenushi]

@@Spocklee the problem with that is - then there is 'nowhere for the static electricity to go' - you need to keep your computer plugged in but the PSU (power supply box) turned OFF. As long as your computer is connected up inside (screws without cloth/plastic washers on the mainboard, cables connected, etc) then static/electricity has somewhere to go 'out', that is, any static electricity built up in your body/clothes will go 'out' the Ground into your wall. HTH

[@Yinithyn]

Simple, to the point. There's no excessive explaining, just enough. Helped me learn everything I need for installing my CPU. 10/10, would recommend the video to someone else.

[@quinquiry]

Do not forget to get rid of any "static" on your body by touching a faucet or grounded part, before touching the CPU and the MOBO .. Great video, helped me to understand the written explanations on the manual thanks.

[@deebru8354]

Incredible clarity and super easy to follow instructions. You made a potentially destructive and damaging process super safe and easy to do. Kudos!

[@yournerdiness3135]

I can't believe this doesn't have more likes, very informative and helpful, thanks!

[@michaelnovean5821]

Great video. Really good job with the explanation and even better job with clear filming.

[@zegan_audio]

perfect video. 10/10. Installed my cpu in like 2 minutes while watching this. Brilliant thank you.

[@isaacnaughton5206]

Great video. Dropping northwards of AU$900 for a CPU, you want to be confident that you're getting it right. I was a little unsure, given just how much pressure was being applied by the latch - but no nasty cracking or crunching sounds 🙂

[@anthony1156]

Really helpful Just got I i9 and was really scared to mess it up lol

[@takaw.d8486]

Watching this to build up confidence to replace my i5 with a i9 😔 been struggling a lot, i cant even clean it without getting nervous

[@amafangames]

An absolutely perfect high quality video. Stunning job, I really love your videos!

[@ECPUz]

Thank you very much!

[@briannad616]

Thank you so much! I'm building a PC for the first time and you helped a ton

[@s.t.entertainmentreviews7506]

What a great video, start to finish BOOM you are tha man! Thanks!

[@gregorypetka8799]

Thanks Bro, i have been installing AMD with pin Grid for like 30 years, and on computers for over 40 years. but i have to learn the Land Grid, due to AMD moving to Intel Style, and Someone gave me a intel Z170 board, so i bought a 6100t for $14. Even though i have a 5600x, eventually i will upgrade to a Ryzen 7000 or probably a Ryzen 8000. So i figured i better learn LGA as it is the future, and before i have to buy a $500 motherboard and $500 CPU in 5 years, this ought to give the confidence to try LGA. Thanks Again

[@Finkster-777]

Thank you for this great video and giving me the confidence to do my own build! THANK YOU!!

[@Megaladon28]

Bro ur video quality is unmatched😮‍💨

[@ECPUz]

Thank you!!

[@urfellownoob]

bro when pushing the latch back on i was terrified by the amount of force it took to do, i was scared something was gonna break

[@CboysTrains]

Same here! 😅

[@banjoravioli7185]

Such a perfect video. Thanks man

[@nikolaj550]

best video i just installede my i9 gaming cpu

[@amsams2716]

Very well done video! Straight to the point, excellent visual execution and helpful explanations. Thank you!

[@roberthatcher2773]

Great explanation, high quality video, thanks!

[@alvinkhoo]

hi..this setup is fine/good to go? thanks for your advise! Processor - 14th Gen i7-14700K 3.4GHz (Socket LGA 1700) Mainboard - Gigabyte B760 aorus elite AX DDR5 NVME SSD - Lexar NM790 1TB Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL40 2x16Gb (black)

[@mahmoodmalik140]

Amazing video. I have Dell Inspiron 660 - 1.8TB, CPU intel i5-3330 3ghz, 8gb 1R x 8 - 64bit 3rd generation Windows 10 around 10 year old pc. Its very slow and i am thinking changing 2R x 18 RAM instead of 8 ram and CPU. Which Intel CPU you would recommend? changing cpu would not effect my windows or MS Office and files? thanks

[@Entertained45]

Thanks! Very helpful vid.

[@gamingwitbamcdc]

Do you have to remove everything off the mobo before installing the the cpu?

[@noslekpontocom4735]

Cool! I didn't really know how to do it.

[@ECPUz]

Glad I could help!

[@yungboy_ballin]

only ever built amd this was helpful was lowkey scared even after 12 amd builds😂

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Amazing quality!

[@Boogeeezy]

When you push down the cpu locker, should I hear a slight tapping noise?? I heard a constant noise as I was lowering my cpu bar and I got scared bc it takes a bit of force to go down.

[@hrromanslaparsso4403]

It should be swift, the only things that lock sometimes are the cooling components. At least in my limited experience. Let me know how it worked out! EDIT: Swift as in you wont hear any clicking or knocking. If pay you attention to the matching pins, it's like trying to fit a square through a triangle. Once you know it's aligned just go for it, for some sockets it make take like a pound or two of force but nothing more.

[@jd52124]

Never knew the black plate just pops out, guess there's always something to learn 👍

[@rossdavison6526]

Awesome video, thank you very much

[@ECPUz]

Glad you liked it!

[@rickcharlespersonal]

Here because my CPU is just under the minimum requirements for ARK: Survival Ascended and it's my only part that doesn't meet the minimum...

[@Pryme.]

How much force does it take to put down the cover and then to lock it in the place?

[@Latencyz]

A bit tbh

[@Fritz_18]

Like non just get it close and let go if you put it correctly it should just fall into place

[@j_shelby_damnwird]

Noob question. Are those Thermalright contact frames really needed to avoid CPU bend and lower temps? Or Is it just all a marketing gimmick?

[@BabySnipe517]

I want to install a i71300k. I wanna know what I would need to install it

[@phoenixtiger]

One of the best videos

[@nathanidiaz8388]

is there any way I'm able to do this on my pre-built computer? if so, can I remove the one I have in it and replace it with one found in my laptop?

[@chrisgoldsmith3121]

So I followed this video and pulled out my old cpu and put in the new one. From what I read online, my cpu is compatible with my motherboard. The cpu fan works and everything boots up except for my monitors. The led light on them shines white like its going to turn on and then will switch to orange saying that it doesnt detect any signal. Anyone have any possible ideas of what I did wrong?

[@MatthewSwasta]

I plan on wearing some correct fitting nitrile gloves when handling...

[@kqzero]

Where do you even get those tiny boxes for the CPUs

[@drewg3087]

I was switching out my I7 to my i9 and it slipped in my LGA socket. I freaked out for a bit but think im fine, I guess ill know when i fire it up. Nothing in the socket looks damaged or pins.

[@hotlineoperator]

You should also show how to put thermal paste.

[@GothamiteYT]

Yeah that is CRITICAL information that Im surprised he left out

[@theunholinesswithin70]

Where do I find the model number as mine doesn't have it written on it?

[@Deegan_Prashanth]

Thanks helped a lot!

[@ECPUz]

Glad it helped!

[@JohnLivengood-j5q]

Thank you.

[@ECPUz]

You're welcome!

[@jijinho]

does it need paste?

[@comanche119]

Yes, you need paste to apply the cooling unit.

[@noahsandoval4968]

Well obvis

[@bbqbbqbbqbbq1234]

ty you helped me out so much

[@Themistocles30]

Thermal paste was on the green part of my CPU and abit in the socket.

[@saaika5922]

Im gonna be building my pc tommorow. And before I go with that. Ive got a question.. how precise I have to be with cpu installation? I mean. Do I have to put it precisely on pins or if I kinda miss it its gonna be all good? (For example miss up to 2mm)

[@ECPUz]

As you're lowering your CPU into the socket, you want to be as precise as possible in order to not put any lateral force onto the pins. If the notches on the CPU line up with the socket, it should go in without a problem. You can give the CPU a gentle wiggle to make sure it's seated properly and making contact with all the pins. I find that will usually get it to drop in if it's slightly off. Just remember it doesn't take any force to get the CPU installed, if you feel like you need to force it, then something isn't right and you should double check that your alignment/orientation is correct.

[@aaronlayton6089]

I’m about to give it a go but don’t you need thermal paste? That’s what I heard somewhere??

[@ECPUz]

Yes, you need to apply thermal paste when you install the cooler. Some coolers have it pre applied. Depends on the model you choose.

[@tech_tok95]

thank u man

[@TNAKDrone]

2:37 good idea to avoid touching it - instantly touches it :D

[@jacobcsm]

this could be a 45 second video. so much bloat. just get to the point man

[@Munenushi]

if i may, there are actually a lot of steps to consider when assembling pc parts... this isn't Lego and he did well, adding helpful tips and ideas for options i have adhd and it was fine for me lol lots of cuts and angle changes, etc

[@obynxi]

@@Munenushiagree i have adhd too and it was okay

[@CrazyEights888]

Getting mad because it's too long and it's a 6 minute video. Patience of a child.

[@zombiethieves3736]

5 minutes is perfect for people building their first PC and trying to follow along. There's hundreds of KZbin shorts if you want something more simple or you can just skip to that part in this video.

[@obynxi]

@@zombiethieves3736 fr bro

[@HeyitsSmim]

I bought an Intel i5 10400 and upon taking my computer apart, found that my load plate is too big to keep the CPU in place. What do I do?

[@ECPUz]

It sounds like the i5 10400 might not be compatible with your motherboard socket. I believe that CPU is based on LGA1200. It would be a good idea to check which motherboard you have and verify the socket type.

[@Gothmog4]

Thanks, this helps alot! :-)

[@ECPUz]

Glad it helped!

[@jackal9701]

Thank you good sir.

[@Tesseus]

awesome!

[@luci-fer250]

so i put my cpu in upside down and that is why all my pins were flattened i didnt pay attention to the notches or even see the single arrow well it cost me a board and cpu.🤑😭 how i long for the days of the pentium boards

[@innovativeisaac8835]

Thanks

[@EstrangedEstranged]

Very good and concise explanation but the fact that installing the fan and applying thermal paste is omitted and not even mentioned in it is a problem.

[@luci-fer250]

thermal paste goes between the cpu and the heatsink and yes he did mention it

[@Pc.info.t0t0]

KF de la ce vine ?

[@RealxOGx_TTV]

no thermal paste????

[@playa2daworld]

What do I do with this glue?

[@ArshanIdk]

That's thermal paste

[@HouseOfFunQM]

I don't have a thermal paste applicator - will I be okay?

[@ECPUz]

If you're applying your own thermal paste (if it's not pre-applied on your cooler), you don't need any special applicator. You can run a line down the middle of the IHS or blob in the middle and the pressure from the cooler will spread it out. Just be careful not to use too much because you don't want it to spill over the edges of the IHS.

[@Ferx_24]

Nah CPU’s are expensive how is he holding it like that 😭😭 bro my anxiety 📈📈📈📈

[@strongestohio7854]

Was doing that for like 10 minutes and as soon as I watch the video it stops creaking and the arm just goes down… fml

[@coolandamazingchicken6165]

I think i broke the thing that hold it down 😅 Edit: I fix it

[@WallaceIrma-r2c]

Ryan Gateway

[@BurntJuice45]

would a cpu intel i9 need a cooler?

[@shanepika1]

I did the same thing as you and now my composter won’t turn on thanks a lot

[@shanepika1]

I did it the same exact way and I called the people who made my computer and they don’t know what happened they said it just isn’t working

[@blucianobluci7755]

Hi thanks for the video- Short thing. It's absurd that companies have created such a system so as to spoil products and ruin your day. It is not possible. The user is the end user who buys the product. We should avoid buying and complaining that the used system can not only make you curse yourself up there, make you spend more money, ......... me for a pair of pins on another MB. Asus asked me €.66. + VAT (22%) Italy- They suck, an incredible shame for their failure to design the pinouts. I hope we all agree otherwise it will get worse. Thank you.

[@pawa3280]

bro just skipped the ENTIRE thermal paste. GG

[@cataclysmal5315]

Pepega

[@BRZZN]

you literally opened up the cpu right above an exposed cpu housing plate.

[@ineedmercyandreceivegrace]

VERY BAD ADVICE: wiggle it, drop it😢

[@virgil5361]

Too bad he did not do as his description says, he never showed how to install the i9, but then again it is possible he does not know that not all processors are built like. The notches he referred to on the i5 is totally different from the i9, he should have also showed the diamond on the socket, the way he showed a person could still place the processor in the wrong way.

[@ECPUz]

Processors compatible with the same socket (in this case LGA1700) must have notches that match the bump-outs in the socket, or else the CPU could not be installed.

[@salonbasi713]

Bro was yapping so hard, can literally be 30 second video

[@Neapaliton]

Never even told us about thermal paste. Terrible video someone’s gonna fry their new cpu

[@ProjectPetx]

holy this guys a yapper

[@tol7553]

"beware touching the contacts". Proceeds touching the contacts