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🧠 Upgrading CPU (Processor)
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🚀 Why Upgrade?
✅ Faster overall performance
✅ Improved multitasking and responsiveness
✅ Better performance in games, editing, and virtualization
✅ Support for newer features (PCIe, DDR4/DDR5, AVX, etc.)
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🔍 Check Compatibility First
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CPU Socket Type
(e.g., LGA1151, AM4, LGA1700)
Must match
motherboard socket
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Chipset Compatibility
Example: Intel 10th Gen needs Intel 400 series chipset
AMD AM4 works with many CPUs but check BIOS version
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BIOS Support
Check motherboard website for
supported CPU list
Update BIOS if required
before
installing new CPU
❄️
Cooler Compatibility
Some CPUs need a better cooler or different mounting kit
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🛒 What You Need
🖥️ Compatible CPU
❄️ Compatible CPU cooler
🧰 Thermal paste (if not pre-applied)
🪛 Screwdriver
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🛠️ Installation Steps
🔌 Power off and unplug PC
🧼 Discharge static (touch metal)
🔧 Remove CPU cooler
🧠 Unlock CPU socket (lift lever)
📤 Remove old CPU carefully
📥 Insert new CPU (match triangle corner)
🔒 Lock CPU in place
❄️ Apply thermal paste (pea-sized dot if needed)
🔩 Install cooler
🔌 Power on and enter BIOS to check detection
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🧪 Post-Install Checklist
✅ Boot to BIOS → Check CPU model & temp
✅ Boot OS → Install chipset drivers (if needed)
✅ Monitor CPU temp & performance
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⚠️ Tips & Warnings
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Wrong socket = won't fit
— never force it
🔥 Check TDP (cooling & power needs)
📦 OEM systems (Dell, HP) may
lock CPU upgrade
options
📖 Always check motherboard manual and vendor CPU support page
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📚 Example CPU Sockets
Brand
Socket
Example CPUs
Intel
LGA1200
Core i5 10th Gen
Intel
LGA1700
Core i5/i7/i9 12th–14th Gen
AMD
AM4
Ryzen 1000–5000 Series
AMD
AM5
Ryzen 7000+ Series