Learn to Install CPU and RAM 

In this section we will learn the installation of CPU and RAM. Generally Heatsink and fan is supplied for the CPU cooling. Go for the silent CPU cooling fans and keep your CPU cool. It is better to invest in good CPU cooling solutions in long run. Your PC will perform better.

Some CPU boxes havetransparent cover. In that case, just check the CPU pins before opening the box. If pins are bend, don't open the box. Your dealer may treat this as physical damage. Just return the box to the dealer and get the fresh piece.

Let us learn to install CPU. Pentium 4 is a socket type CPU.Place your motherboard on the plain surface. If motherboard isinstalled in Computer Case, tilt the case in such a way thatmotherboard is horizontal. Please check the bare socket and CPU. There are notches and markers to show you the right way to plug the CPU. You will notice some missing pins in one or more corners.

Intel Pentium 4 CPU and Socket 

Your CPU should exactly fit into the socket. First put the lever of the socket in UP position. This is very important step to install CPU. Now place CPU in socket as shown in the diagram. Now align CPU to the socket as per photo. Place the CPU into the socket and slowly insert in to the socket. Don't exert excessive force. It should fit easily. you should not have to force it. It should fit in very easily. If you find it tough to plug in, check the CPU orientation. And plug the cpu in the socket easily. Now lower the lever so that CPU will firmly sit the socket. With this we have successfully installed the CPU in your cheap computer.

Note for Socket type CP

The procedure to install CPU is similar for Intel and AMD type CPU's. For AMD CPU remove plastic sticker on the bottom of the heatsink. With this, we have completed the step by step procedure to install CPU.

 

Now you know to Install CPU into the socket. You should nothave to force it. It should fit in very easily. If you find it tough to install CPU, check the lever position. Lever should be in up position. And also ensure that CPU has the correct orientaton.

Now, with the CPU plugged in, lower the lever to lock the CPU in position.

Let us learn the last step to install CPU. Yes, it is Heatsink / Fan installation on top surface of CPU. This is required for CPU cooling. Fan acts as a CPU cooler.

CPU Coolers & Heat Sinks

CPU Coolers for modern processors will generally have some form of heat transfer material on the underside. This may be in the form of a small square about 1 or 2mm thick. This will help the heat to dissipate from the CPU core to the CPU cooler. Be sure to check the instructions that come with your CPU cooler. In some cases, a thin protective film will need to be removed prior to fitting the cooler to the CPU. Failure to do so will cause the CPU to overheat very quickly and destroy itself.Never power up the PC without the CPU cooler attached!

The heat sink is a very important piece of your cheap computer. It's main function is in CPU cooling. It keeps the CPU from overheating and crashing your whole system. Heat sinks come in many different shapes and most will do the job, although you should make sure that heat sink you have is sufficiant for CPU cooling.

 

Now grab the thermal grease that came with your heatsink. Ifyou don't have it, buy it from your local electronic store. It helps in CPU cooling. Apply the thermal grease to the raised portion of the CPU and not on the circuit board.

Now place the heatsink on top of the CPU. The heatsink has a raised lip on the bottom. This lip sits over the higher section on the socket. Attach the levers on the heatsink to the matching hooks on the socket below it. Take your time with this so you don't damage the CPU or the motherboard. Also connect the fan cable to the motherboard fan connector. Fan will get the power through this cable.

Congratulations, you have now installed a CPU in your cheap computer!

RAM Installation - Your computer brain ( CPU ) will require memory to start working. Now we will learn to install RAM in your motherboard.

RAM / Computer Memory installation is very easy. But take care to keep it straight.

NOTE: Make sure you have the right kind of Computer memoryfor your cheap computer. The motherboard manual will say what type of Computer memory ( RAM) you will need for your cheap computer.

Computer Memory ( SDRAM /DDR RAM ) Installation

RAM / Memory Installation

SDRAM can be distiguished from DDR RAM by its notches. SDRAM has 2 notches, one in the middle and one near the edge of one side.

RAM Installation

Now find the RAM slots of your cheap computer's motherboard. Usually there are two or three slots for Computer Memory ( RAM ), so you can add more later if you want.

Here is photo of Computer memory slot.

First, open the locks on each side of the RAM slot. This is the first step for the RAM installation.

Now insert the RAM after aligning it with slot. Check the notches on the computer memory ( RAM ). Slowly Slide the RAM into place and get the click sound. The side locks should click in and lock the RAM and hold it in slot. They fit into 2 notches on the side of the RAM so you will know when it is in. There you go, your Computer memory - RAM has been installed into your cheap computer!

Congrats! Now you have installed the Computer memory ( RAM ) successfully.

Now you know how to install CPU and Computer Memory, let us Learn to install hard drive.Here we will also learn to install CD ROM and Floppy drive.

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