Is it possible to replace my cpu?

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Aayden98

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Hi there,

I'm wanting to upgrade my cpu from a pentium g3258 to an i5 4690 but i've been told that I will have to replace the motherboard as the cpu is glued into it. I have also seen videos of people replacing intel cpu's so I dont know what to think. Can someone please tell me what I have to do or give me advice??

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Aayden
 
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you should be able to remove the CPU, its generally only Mac's that have soldered CPU's. Please install CPU-Z and post a screenshot of the 'mainboard' tab. I can then check to see if it can take an i5 (it should do, they are the same socket)

Also please give more info on your PC, I'm assuming its a prebuilt. do you have a model number for it?
 
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ok it should not be attached to the socket and you will be able to upgrade it to that i5 with little difficulty. just to be safe however try removing the cpu and putting it back in to make sure the person who made it didn't do anything weird.
 
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In general the CPU is not glued to a motherboard, can you give us the make and name of your motherboard?
The Heatsink is glued to the CPU with a special paste. the CPU sits very "loosely" in the socket of your motherboard, then it gets clamped in place so it cannot move, then a Large Heatsink gets placed ontop with a cooling fan, this heatsink has a thin layer of so called"glue" or heating paste that allows the heat from the CPU to go into the heatsink.

So in general when you buy a new CPU you get a kit that has the CPU + a fan+ heatsink, so you will not need to buy anything extra, but make sure you ask that you get the boxed version and it has those 3 things in the box.

Then you just plug the power to your machine, remove the cable of the fan and release the clips holing the Heatsink and CPU in place. then gently remove by lifting it up. Videos can show you nicely to do so.
 
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Here are screenshots and as for the model no. im not sure.

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Here is a link to the site i purchased it from:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1411&products_id=33071
 
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This is my motherboard:

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Hi Mate,
you should have no problem at all, just make sure the CPU you buy is boxed with a Heatsink and fan.

You can unclip the old Heatsink and fan remove the thin CPU and replace it with the new one. you will have to be gentle but the clips can be pretty stiff.

Good luck.
 
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This Picture shows your Mobo with a CPU,
http://img.danawa.com/images/descFiles/3/633/2632326_1_1399681478.jpg

You will notice the 4 cornor Clips holding the fan and Heatsink in place, after you remove that there is another small clamp holding the CPU in place.
When you place the new CPU inside try and get yourself a Anti Static bracelet, and go read up so you do not kill your CPU with Static electricity.
 
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Do I definitely have to buy a new heatsink because my cpu already has one
 
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never mind it says on the website that it includes a heatsink. Also, will using thermal paste be necessary or can I just put it in?

 
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