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

Installing a CPU can scare away a lot of first time system builders, but the truth is, it's actually really easy as long as you take your time and pay attention to what you're doing! This video is intended for anyone looking to learn how to install a CPU into a new PC system build.

Helpful tips:
- Handle the CPU by the outside edges and try not to touch the integrated heat spreader or contact surfaces on the bottom.
- Use caution and be careful when working around the exposed pins in the socket.
- Look for the triangles in the corner of the CPU and motherboard socket to verify the correct orientation before placing your CPU into the socket.
- Remember to apply thermal paste & install your CPU cooler!

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[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.

[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

[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.

[michaelnovean]

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

[deebru]

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

[isaacnaughton]

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 🙂

[zegan_audio]

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

[anthony]

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

[yournerdiness]

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

[briannad]

Thank you so much! I'm building a PC for the first time and you helped a ton <3

[amafangames]

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

[s.t.entertainmentreviews]

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

[takaw.d]

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

[Finkster-]

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

[shawntipton]

this will help a lot when i update my CPU soon, i currently have a modern ram deck and up to date graphics card by my CPU is outdated somewhat being an i5 model, works fine with the other gear but needs replacing, it is very cool that a device smaller than a hand palm has more processing power than most devices in sci-fi and all computers put together prior to the early 2000s. soon a CPU many times smaller than the smallest fingernail will be capable of many billions and trillions of times all that. and so on

[roberthatcher]

Great explanation, high quality video, thanks!

[nikolaj]

best video i just installede my i9 gaming cpu

[gregorypetka]

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

[noslekpontocom]

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

[amsams]

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