Installing a CPU cooler is equally important, so be sure to grab one for your build if you haven't already. Some CPUs comebundled with a cooler, but not all of them do, so make sure you get one if your AMD CPU doesn't come with one out of the box. Thermal paste Applying thermal...
You don’t want to have to stop half-way through the installation process to find something that you need to complete the installation, so make sure you have everything within easy reach before getting started. You’ll need the AMD CPU itself, a motherboard to plug it into, and a coole...
Installing a CPUon the motherboard is among the first things you have to do while building a PC. It is, however, incomplete until you install a CPU cooler, which is essential to maintain the thermal output of the CPU. You can even install it at the end after you're done assembling ot...
[Motherboard]How to install CPU on Motherboard?You can install Intel or AMD CPU on the motherboard as follows stepsA. Please check the CPU socket specification before installing the CPU, please do not install other specification CPU into the unsupported socket, if you want to check the CPU ...
The pump head of the iCUE RGB ELITE Liquid CPU cooler comes pre-installed with the Intel mounting bracket. If you are using an AMD system, you will need to replace the mounting bracket with one that is AMD-compatible.To install AMD mounting brackets on the pump head:...
How to install the stock cooler on the 3700X Ryzen7? I've put the stock cooler on the 3700X without using the black latch on the cooler. If I try to move it I'm afraid it breaksm that's how much pressure it takes to move it. Question is: do I have to use this latch when...
Side note: When removing an AMD cooler, go slowly and carefully, as some coolers have been known to rip out the CPU from the socket with sticky thermal paste. The AMD retention bracket is not as strong as the one used by Intel.
Please follow below steps to remove the AMD CPU cooler when replacing with a new unit or applying fresh thermal grease Remove CPU cooler with retention brackets as example: 1. Shut down the system and remove the power cord. Disconnect the fan power cord from the CPU fan header on the mothe...
Installing a CPU in a PC motherboard isn't difficult. But if you don't do it right, you can break expensive parts. We'll walk you through the steps of how to install a modern CPU correctly.
Whether it’s installing a 12th generation Intel Alder Lake or an AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU, we can show you how to pop your processor into your motherboard hassle-free