Upgrade Your Cpu

#1 PCWorld

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 05:01 PM

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#2 EmilCghsg

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Posted 24 June 2011 - 04:39 AM

Why would anyone upgrade a dual-core Intel E8400 to Quad Core Intel Q9650?
Double performance? Maybe.
But it's cheaper to upgrade the entire CPU + motherboard to a newer generation, considering Intel Quad core LGA775 CPU prices...
Let's do some math:
Q9650 at amazon UK: 279 GBP
LGA 1155 Z68 mobo at Amazon UK: 133 GBP
Core i5 2500 at amazon UK: 153 GBP.
Total for LGA1155 upgrade: 286 GBP
So, buying a new motherboard AND CPU costs almost the same as a more powerful LGA775 CPU. I think it's worthless the LGA775 upgrade.

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Posted 24 June 2011 - 05:09 AM

They always forget the cost of the jump from DDR2 to DDR3...

The CPU upgrade, when switching technologies like this will almost always be cheaper. But I would personally just upgrade the whole thing anyway, get a performance boost all around instead of just the cpu.

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Posted 25 June 2011 - 06:15 AM

Do not spread the thermal compound out evenlyvover the processor. This method will create air bubbles between the heatsink and CPU. The best method is to place a pea-sized amount of thermal compound in the middle of the processor and then apply the heatsink, letting the pressure spread the compound evenly.

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Posted 25 June 2011 - 08:54 AM

EmilCghsg, on 24 June 2011 - 04:39 AM, said:

Most people don't want to deal with changing out the entire motherboard and reinstall the OS. The C2Q series is still very powerful, easily keeping a machine current for several more years. Oh yeah, and you forgot the ram. Most C2D systems used DDR2, add in the cost of DDR3.

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Posted 03 August 2012 - 05:37 PM

Important caveat make sure bios and motherboard support the new processor.
Bios processor support (id) power ratings ,TDP (wattage ) and socket type must all be compatible to new CPU. motherboard & bios specs can usually be found at motherboard mfr site or PC mfr site if OEM.
Oem systems usually have limited upgrade support on motherboards especially when it comes to processor wattageif to hi it can fry.
If you try to put an 100 + watt processor on a 95 or 65 watt motherboard the bios may not recognize it no cigar no boot. OEM usually gives you none to little leeway there.
Motherboard mfrs and OEM usually
provide motherboard /chipset specs, cpu support,bios revision ,avail.updates and supported CPU upgrades that may help. It is best to match CPU wattage to specs. .Always check motherboard or OEM specs for CPU upgrade support.a good free download is CPUZ it reports detailed CPU mainboard,bios, memory specs and timings,etc . on the fly
also core temp is another one. lastly windows likely will not show a new processor upgrade in syst. properties that is normal
the bios is the important thing.
for detailed info on upgrading forums such as Tom's hardware.
Annadtech and others are helpful.

http://www.cpuid.com...html#whatiscpuz

core temp
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

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Posted 27 February 2013 - 06:45 PM

"7. Place the CPU in an anti-static container for storage."-yes! Although; Step 1. should be to always wear an anti-static bracelet before touching any component inside one's PC, static could have dyer consequences to the component and/or the entire PC.

"11. Put a tiny bead of thermal compound on the surface of the CPU. Spread it evenly over the surface with a knife or screwdriver blade."- Do not spread the compound with anything; place a pea-sized amount of thermal compound on the center of the CPU and place heat sink over it and allow it to spread naturally-thus eliminating the possibility of air pockets.

Always research every spec. before performing any upgrade on a PC!