Learning how to install an Intel CPU is the first step in building your new PC and it's going to be great. Don't sweat touching the heart of your system. CPUs are more robust than you think and ...

Whether you’re installing a new AMD Ryzen chip or an Intel Core gaming CPU, we show you how to fit a new processor into your motherboard.

How to install an Intel CPU First we’ll look at installing Intel’s CPUs, and then AMD’s chips. Start with your motherboard outside of your PC’s case, on a flat surface.

We’re installing an Intel Core i7-980x and it uses what’s called an LGA 1366 socket. When buying parts, make sure you buy a processor that fits the correct socket type or vice versa.

Once done, follow the steps below to install Windows 11 on your PC running an unsupported CPU. For this guide, we’ll be using a Windows 11 ISO (offered by Microsoft) and installing it on the ...

We’re installing an Intel Core i7-980x and it uses what’s called an LGA 1366 socket. When buying parts, make sure you buy a processor that fits the correct socket type or vice versa.

We’re installing an Intel Core i7-980x and it uses what’s called an LGA 1366 socket. When buying parts, make sure you buy a processor that fits the correct socket type or vice versa.

The Ryzen 7 8700G is currently the best APU for non-AAA gaming, and for a CPU + GPU package for around $250, it is a much better deal than Intel's less powerful Core i3-14100 or Core i3-13100.