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2008-12-26 14:53:14

PrivateVendetta: I DEMAND XMAS THEME; +704|6457|Roma

I'm a first timer at fitting/replacing processors. I have just bought a Athlon X2 6000+ for AM2 socket, with heatsink/fan included.
Could someone write me an idiots guide to replacing my current processor with this one?
I really don't want to make a mistake in this!
I assume thermal paste is already done and dusted on the new heatsink, but want someone to confirm or show me how to check :S

Thanks

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2008-12-26 14:56:34

Aries_37: arrivederci frog; +368|6840|London

read http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=90209

then do the opposite

2008-12-26 15:00:59

steelie34: pub hero!; +603|6647|the land of bourbon

Aries_37 wrote:
read http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=90209

then do the opposite

lol i remember that... epic tech thread was epic

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2008-12-26 15:26:55

CrazeD: Member; +368|6938|Maine

When you take off a heatsink you need to replace the thermal paste, otherwise it is less effective.

Get a couple coffee filters and clean the bottom of the heatsink with isopropyl alcohol, the higher the % the better. The reason for a coffee filter is because it is lint free. Using a paper towel or such could heave pieces behind that effect the thermal conductive properties.

Once the surface is clean, apply a small amount of thermal paste to the TOP (not pin side ) of the CPU. You don't need a large amount, and you don't need to spread it. A small dot/blob the size of a pencil eraser in the center will work fine.

2008-12-26 15:28:43

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2008-12-26 15:29:05

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6259|The pool

Razor blades are good for spreading the paste, too. Makes it nice, even and thin

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2008-12-26 15:44:13

CrazeD: Member; +368|6938|Maine

Wallpaper wrote:
Razor blades are good for spreading the paste, too. Makes it nice, even and thin

Sure, but the pressure from the heatsink is more than enough to spread it.

2008-12-26 16:02:39

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6680|Finland

hell yeah... I just put 5 REALLY small drops on my Core i7 (it has so big IHS it is better to use several small drops than one big to make sure the paste gets all over the cpu evenly).

One drop in every 1/4 square of the ISH + one in the middle. and then very minor spreading.

I LOVE the NT-H1 paste. Really good stuff.

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2008-12-26 16:38:17

CrazeD: Member; +368|6938|Maine

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
hell yeah... I just put 5 REALLY small drops on my Core i7 (it has so big IHS it is better to use several small drops than one big to make sure the paste gets all over the cpu evenly).

One drop in every 1/4 square of the ISH + one in the middle. and then very minor spreading.

I LOVE the NT-H1 paste. Really good stuff.

Yeah, for quad core you wanna use a little more because there are more cores. The idea is that you only really need thermal paste on the very center as that is where the cores are, and that is where you want to suck the heat away from. On a single or dual core a little blob in the middle is fine, but for quad you wanna probably use a small cross in the middle or something.

2008-12-26 17:35:14

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6259|The pool

CrazeD wrote:
Wallpaper wrote:
Razor blades are good for spreading the paste, too. Makes it nice, even and thin
Sure, but the pressure from the heatsink is more than enough to spread it.

Usually, but with mine for example, just clamping it down didnt spread it enough (hs doesnt have the tightest fit ever, but its enough)

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2008-12-26 21:32:00

r2zoo: Knowledge is power, guard it well; +126|6861|Michigan, USA

PrivateVendetta wrote:
I'm a first timer at fitting/replacing processors. I have just bought a Athlon X2 6000+ for AM2 socket, with heatsink/fan included.
Could someone write me an idiots guide to replacing my current processor with this one?
I really don't want to make a mistake in this!
I assume thermal paste is already done and dusted on the new heatsink, but want someone to confirm or show me how to check :S

Thanks

On AMDs website they actually have a set of videos showing you how to install and remove cpus, which are quite handy(needed to check one to figure out why one heatsink wouldnt release). Just make sure your board is upto date bios wise, other wise you may end up with it throwing out an error message on bootup.

2008-12-26 22:39:28

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6704|King Of The Islands

CrazeD wrote:
When you take off a heatsink you need to replace the thermal paste, otherwise it is less effective.

He's bought a CPU kit, so the heatsink is already pasted.

Take Heatsink off:
1. Flip black handle.
2. Unhinge the metal cunt out of it's hook. You may need to give it some downward force.
3. Other metal clip should just pop out, again give it some downward force to unhook it.

Replace CPU
1. Remove CPU, place in new CPU's packaging ASAP so as to not fucks it.
2. Take note of the THIS WAY UP arrow.
3. Double check that.
4. Place in, use lever of greatness

Place Heatsink
Note: Where would be easiest to flip black doovah.
Note: Where is fan's power connector

1. Hook metal clip away from black doovah.
2. Sit heatsink
3. Hook metal clip under metal doovah
4. Flip metal doovah.
5. Plug fan power in

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2008-12-27 06:52:47

PrivateVendetta: I DEMAND XMAS THEME; +704|6457|Roma

Thanks for speedy response guys, not the only place i have asked, i just wanted to check with different groups of people.

From the AMD forum i got the best response for anyone else needing help on it.

AMD forum wrote:
Congrats on your new purchase. First and foremost, on your new heatsink: Does the contact point (the large, flat metal area that will be touching the new CPU) have a grayish "paste" on it? If it does, then that is the thermal compound already "in place". If it's just bare metal, I strongly recommend getting something like Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste.

Regarding Arctic Silver: A little goes a LONG way. Just put a rice-grain size in the center of the CPU after it has been mounted on the motherboard, place the heatsink on top, the give the heatsink a gentle "twist" to spread the compound. Then snap in the heat sink and voila!

But I get ahead of myself... You wanted to know how to remove the old CPU + Heatsink.

CRUCIAL: Make sure your motherboard can support your new CPU.

1. Unplug the power cord and wait a few minutes to let the residual capacitance dissipate.

2. Ground yourself by touching a bare metal portion of your computer case.

3. Unplug the old heatsink from the motherboard (pull the plastic plug straight up).

4. You should see a plastic latch on the side of the heat sink. Twist the latch up to "unlatch" the heatsink, then move the metal latches away from the plastic tabs on the motherboard.

5. Pull the heatsink assembly straight up and away from the CPU.

IMPORTANT: Sometimes, the thermal paste may have "glued" the heat sink to the CPU. If that is the case, and the heat sink isn't coming off, DO NOT FORCE IT! Ripping the heat sink assembly is a good way to damage the motherboard, as it may pull the CPU up and out along with it.

If it's stuck, gently torque the assembly side to side until it loosens, then gently lift up.

6. There should be a small metal bar / lever right next to the CPU. Lift the bar up.

7. Lift the CPU directly up and away from the motherboard.

8. Your new CPU should have a small yellow triangle/arrow on one corner. The CPU socket on the motherboard should have a similar arrow on the corner. You need to line the two arrows up.

9. Drop in the CPU. If it does not "drop in", make sure the pins are aligned. DO NOT force it. Bending pins can permanently damage your CPU, and will void all warranty... and you'll be unable to return one with bent pins.

10. Remember the metal bar I mentioned in step 6? Lock it back in place to lock the CPU.

11. Place the new heat sink assembly on the CPU (this is where you would apply the thermal compound that I mentioned at the very beginning, if required).

12. Snap the metal restraining latch from the heat sink assembly onto the plastic latches on the motherboard.

13. Snap the plastic lever on the heat sink assembly into the "locked" position.

14. Plug in the fan into the motherboard.

15. Turn on, and enjoy

My HS does have thermal paste on it already which is the main thing i was worried about. The rest is just fitting and slotting things in.

2008-12-27 07:29:27

CrazeD: Member; +368|6938|Maine

PrivateVendetta wrote:
My HS does have thermal paste on it already which is the main thing i was worried about. The rest is just fitting and slotting things in.

Ah, I didn't notice you got a retail kit.

Yeah it will work that way, though the stock thermal pads are shitty so it'd be in your best interest to replace it with better paste anyway.

2008-12-27 07:48:31

PrivateVendetta: I DEMAND XMAS THEME; +704|6457|Roma

CrazeD wrote:
PrivateVendetta wrote:
My HS does have thermal paste on it already which is the main thing i was worried about. The rest is just fitting and slotting things in.
Ah, I didn't notice you got a retail kit.

Yeah it will work that way, though the stock thermal pads are shitty so it'd be in your best interest to replace it with better paste anyway.

Too late, i already replaced everything, and it's working fine

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