New cpu, what to do?
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First double check the CPU is compatible with the motherboard in your machine!
If it is, check that the CPU Fan is up to the job!
Ideally replace the CPU fan with a newer one, they tend to be quieter anyway. (And not clogged up with dust!
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When fitting the chip put some thermal grease between the top of the chip and the Heatsink on the fan (increases thermal conductivity).
Shouldn't need bios mods unless its an ultra-cheap motherboard as most are automatic now. But that obviously depends on your motherboard, if it does check the motherboard manual as the settings will be specific to that bios variant and version.
If it is, check that the CPU Fan is up to the job!
Ideally replace the CPU fan with a newer one, they tend to be quieter anyway. (And not clogged up with dust!
) When fitting the chip put some thermal grease between the top of the chip and the Heatsink on the fan (increases thermal conductivity).
Shouldn't need bios mods unless its an ultra-cheap motherboard as most are automatic now. But that obviously depends on your motherboard, if it does check the motherboard manual as the settings will be specific to that bios variant and version.
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