Intel LGA1155/1156 Core i3 i5 i7 CPU Installation Tutorial Guide Walkthrough Linus Tech Tips

Today I take a quick look at how to install a CPU in Intel's LGA1156 socket. I will be aided by my cat.

This procedure also works for LGA1155 processors!

[RpattoYT]

You know (well I suppose you don't but I'm about to tell you) I've watched a couple different CPU installation videos and have been terrified by the thought of doing it myself. By the way most people demonstrate installing a CPU, you'd think they were handling somebodies unborn child or something else extremely vulnerable, but with the nonchalant way in which you handle the whole process, it has put my mind at ease.

[david]

good you mentioned about the cats; important to know that
thanks

[defy]

I didn't know I was watching a LinusTechTips video from 2010

[BubuSnow]

"You should remove any cat from the vicinity " :D lol
very cool cat

[Alex-ftbs]

This came in my recommended, it's honestly great to see that linus built his own empire, especially because he started out small.

[BigfootTJ]

lol when your cat was meowing i had to rewind a bit to make sure it wasnt me cat

[ichkerim]

The cat was actually trying to look for a mouse inside your PC lol

[rushabhpatel]

Just reinstalled my i3 550, thermal paste had worn off. LTT videos helpful even after 10 years! Cheers!🙌

[xtrm_]

I think the cat is also want to see how a processor looks like and how to install it !
The cat is also becoming modern, The cat is taking lessons about Technology !

[SlapThePiggeh]

It's been 5 years, how's the kitty?

[UKFX]

The cat part made me smile coz, i got to reseat my cooler today and while watching this I have a big fluffy cat sitting on my lap lol.

[apollomashupsedits]

YouTube algorithm knows that I want LTT vids without advertisements

[walkercctv]

Since this is an instructional video... you shouldn't touch the top of the heat spreader with your fingers and if you do you should clean the top with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a cuetip and let it dry before applying thermal paste. Oils from your fingers will damage the surface and cause problems with heat transfer.

[obamagaming]

I just had to install an i5 2400 and had to make sure I was doing it right. Nice guide baby linus

[Ucidalin]

Thanks for the great video.
My first 1156 install and wanted to make sure I figured it out right.

[renji]

13 years later and this is still helpful

[stndrd]

I watched this Video 7 years ago while assembling my (still running) pc 😱😂

[kasam]

That's beautifully explained now for the heatsink part.

[TN]

Your video has been super helpful. I was building a computer yesterday and somehow messed up the cpu installation. As it turns out, there was a cat blocking the proper pin connections. Thanks Linus!

[ballpoint]

thanks for recommending this info YouTube! very relevant!