help with AMD MP 1.0ghz

[henry_mullis]

Hey,
I have just finished ordering all the components of a new computer system. It has a Tyan dual cpu motherboard w/ dual AMD 1.0ghz. I also bought 2gb of ram and stuff like a new burner and dvd drive. Anyway, I have worked on computers for a while now and have helped put one together before. I have never actually built a computer from scratch. My question is: When I install the cpu's, don't i just slip them in and then put my fans on top. I cannot afford to burn up these chips. Please help with any info on what not to do. Thanks a lot.

Henry

 

[ambi]

Well don't forget the thermal grease on the cpu. And i hear the clamps on heatsinc/fans can be a bitch.

But i'm not the best person to ask. You might want to call up the place you ordered from and get some help, just so you're 100 percent confident.

 

[Doug H]

"My question is: When I install the cpu's, don't i just slip them in and then put my fans on top."

Yikes! ya pretty much. They only go into the socket one way (unless you bend all the pins) so that's pretty straight forward. The heatsinks have to be fit on properly or the chip will instantly melt down. They also take a good amount of force to clamp the spring which can be unnerving. You don't want to slip doing this (trust me). Removing them is usually even more fun than clamping them down.

Lot's of heatsinks come with a small sticky contact pad. It's generally assumed that thermal grease is a better solution so I'm sure many get peeled off. It may be easier to just use the pad. If you peel it off to use grease, make sure you leave a nice smooth clean surface.

I don't know if there are any specific mp issues, you should read the motherboard manual carefully, as well as anything the cpu box is trying to tell you. You'll be reading the otherboard manual anyhow finding out where all the stupid little wires are supposed to be connected.

It's easy to do but you can fry everything, it's no myth, so be careful.

 

[Nosferous]

If it's a stock fan with the Processor, the heatsink will probably have the thermal PAD. Grease is better, and if you use some better stuff like Arctic Silver 3, it can reduce your heat of the processor by 2-6 degrees. It'll also be easier to clean off if you upgrade processors later than a used thermal pad.

Themal pad if you decide to not use it should also scrape off quite easy since it hasn't been used.

I'd also recommend you don't use a stock fan, for at least a few reasons. Get WAY better cooling performance and a quiter fan, which will help if you're recording close to the PC.

Unless you build at least a dozen computers everyday, installing a processor/heatsink will always have your nerves up at least a little than usual.

It's a pretty easy thing to do, but the consequence at hand if you somehow mess up just isn't going to be fun.

Check out AMDs site, they have a 5 part downloadable video. that will show you how to clean, uninstall and install a processor, heatsink and how to apply a thermal pad or grease.

I recommend you check it out, also, install the processor and heatsink before you put the motherboard inside the case. It'll easy everything. And if you got a case with a removable motherboard tray, even better. More butter for your bread.

_Mike

 

[christiaan]

AMD has an installation guide which is quite good:
http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/23986.pdf

 

[MiXit-G]

Peeling off that thermal pad is a good idea, iv'e heard stories where down the track if you ever want to change heatsinks or seperate them for one reason or another that the two have conjucated.

 

[Emeric]

- Be aware of static electricity, ground yourself with a wrist strap or touch the case or some large metal object before handling any of the components.

- Install the processor and memory on the motherboard first, on a clean flat surface and then install in computer case.

- The clamps on the amd's are not all that bad (compared to the over-engineered intel design). Fasten one clamp first, and then use the screwdriver (medium sized slot screwdriver) to secure the other (the clamp that has a notch for doing this).

- Make sure you have the correct number of standoff's in the case, an extra one in the middle of the board can short, which is a drag.

- Don't overtighten screws.

- Keep power leads and ribbons neatly organized and away from the cpu fan.

- The stock amd fans are actually pretty good, I wouldn't lose sleep over using one. Other heatsink / fans are better, but you will have to spend a lot of money before you see a difference in temperature and audibility, i.e. Zalman.

- Take your time.

Good luck.

 

[MiXit-G]

Good advice EM.

 

[Teacher]

- Be aware of static electricity, ground yourself with a wrist strap or touch the case or some large metal object before handling any of the components.

- Install the processor and memory on the motherboard first, on a clean flat surface and then install in computer case.

- The clamps on the amd's are not all that bad (compared to the over-engineered intel design). Fasten one clamp first, and then use the screwdriver (medium sized slot screwdriver) to secure the other (the clamp that has a notch for doing this).

- Make sure you have the correct number of standoff's in the case, an extra one in the middle of the board can short, which is a drag.

- Don't overtighten screws.

- Keep power leads and ribbons neatly organized and away from the cpu fan.

- The stock amd fans are actually pretty good, I wouldn't lose sleep over using one. Other heatsink / fans are better, but you will have to spend a lot of money before you see a difference in temperature and audibility, i.e. Zalman.

- Take your time.

Good luck.

i see a difference (temperature wise) with the stock amd and the compusa super quiet fans ...way cooler and less prone to dust in the fan which will slow it down..not to sure about sound cuz i have like 5 other fans in my comp running besides the 2 cpu fans