How To Install A Ryzen 7000 Processor

Going from Socket AM4 to Socket AM5? You have a new socket to deal with! This is a simple fool-proof guide on how to install a Ryzen 7000 CPU without damaging the delicate Socket pins. Do it this way! Don't kill your motherboard before you've even started!

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[Zeemis]

I feel like this could have been a two minute video, and that's being generous with all the explanation.

[AquaStevae]

Just a note, it's not a good idea to touch the gold plates on the back of the cpu, as your finger oil will corrupt connection integrity. It's better to just hold it by the sides, and not touch any of the electronics.

[tbas]

Also DO NOT EVER Touch the gold pads on bottom of the CPU! EVER.
Any tiny grease or contamination on your fingers will damage the gold and even cause conductive issues / heat issues

[johndrake]

Although it was an informative video, I would recommend to anyone reading the comments to NEVER touch the underside of the processor! The oils from your fingers can get on the pads not to mention anything else that might be your hands. And NEVER place the processor pad side down on a table. It should go from the protective case it came in, to the socket. Don't fiddle fuck around with it. You risk contaminating the socket with dust and other crap you might have on the surface you placed it on. unbox it --> insert in socket. Period. Cheers!

[Mantikal]

The thermal paste over spilling a bit (being squeezed out - after you screw down your cooler) usually isn't a problem - - - except, if you use liquid metal. All you know is your pc is up and running and you're happy - on with life. Meanwhile, over time, that liquid metal is secretly acting like an acid and eroding those metal parts outside of the cooler contact area - that it spilled over. Problems may arise later.

[walker]

my cheeks clenched when you tried to pick it back up

[averagepainter]

most importantly, try to touch the underside of the CPU with your fingers as often as you can.

[SalMightyOne]

This video is hilarious. After watching this video 70% of the people will be scared as hell to install a CPU by themselves. 😂😂😂

[MyAmazingUsername]

Thanks for the warning about the paste slapping the CPU onto the pins when lifting it out. I will hold the CPU down with my finger while lifting the trnsion bracket. ❤️

[ferrumregit]

Thank you for the demonstration. Going to start my first AM5 build in the next few months so I’m learning as much as I can beforehand. I’ve only built with AM4 in the past.

[mario]

I gotta be honest, I like the new socket and locking system. I remember when I installed my first am4 cpu and had to reseat it and remove the heat sink, the heat sink ripped out the locked cpu and a bunch of pins got bent. Never had the ripping out with the cpu happen with lga sockets.
I was lucky the cpu was just a placeholder for a later upgrade, so I just upgraded earlier :D

[wizzawiztech]

Awesome video mate thanks, especially for the tips about thermal paste and backplate compatibility. Even if this short vid stops one person mangling their pins it's worth it! Been there and dont wish to repeat!

[FrgottenFrshness]

Just put a finger on the CPU holding it down while opening the latch and lifting the hold down bracket to keep thermal paste from lifting the CPU potentially dropping it onto the pins

[tmnr]

I don't wish to criticise but when you put the CPU into the socket GENTLY a little wiggle is needed to make sure that the CPU is seated properly just like with Intel LGA CPU's.

[tragicevans]

If you bent those pins it will not kill the motherboard. I messed up before used tweezer and plastic card bent back 8 to 10 pins in place and its working fine.

[danigutten]

My socket was really hard to close. Felt like it was going to crack the cpu. Havent that problem with any other videos

[Woodzta]

Wish I saw this before I killed my board. My first install went fine, but the second time I decided to slightly smudge the CPU into place and that put the board out of commission. (Still thinking on the easiest way to get the CPU out if that happens.. Tilt the board?) They really do seem to be annoying to remove. Despite the snobby know-it-alls in the comments, I appreciate the explanation and video.

[neatt]

Nice, I've always been an AMD guy and this is very helpful. I'm upgrading from an AM3 system to AM5 😁

[acetune]

honestly, it seems like if you are just putting in the cpu the way you should be doing it anyway, it's pretty hard to break any pins on the motherboard

[mauriciob]

that's why I bought the Thermalright AM5 CPU Holder, Corrective Anti-Bending Fixing Frame, AM5 Full-fit Fixed Non-Marking Mounter, AM5 Anti-Bending to avoid damage to my pins when pullout the cpu and to maintain much better clean from the thermal paste