After seating the motherboard, it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains of the computer. The processor is delicate so handle it by the edges and be sure to discharge any static electricity before ...

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Every user who has built their own PC started somewhere. It might be overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, PC assembly is actually quite easy. This guide serves as a basic starter ...

This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here. After seating the motherboard it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains ...

Guide to Installing a Processor and Heatsink Correctly Author: Greg Monkiewicz e-mail: [email protected] Version: 0.10 Last updated on: April 10, 2005 ----- Contents: ----- 1. Intro 2. Placing the ...

For a CPU, or processor, to maintain a safe operating temperature, it needs a CPU fan. When properly installed, a CPU fan stays in constant contact with the CPU's metal plate so all the heat generated ...

Clifford led How To coverage. He spent a handful of years at Peachpit Press, editing books on everything from the first iPhone to Python. He also worked at a handful of now-dead computer magazines, ...

You'll want to make sure you have a good cooler to keep noise levels and temperatures down, but if you're willing to take the time to learn, an overclock can be a great way to extend the life of your ...