Not overclocking need some help with install too.

[zombix]

just wondering (im a noob) to how i install the stock heatsink and fan?

Do i just place the processor in right and just firmly place the heatsink and fan on top until it clicks into place?

Should i clean the surface of a retail box processor with alcohol?

ALso would it be wise to rub off the thermal pad/grease from the heatsink and just put my own arctic silver 5?

thanks

 

[Arcygenical]

The thermal pad may or may not be as good as AS5... It depends on how old your processor is. I'd still clean it off, no matter what, and re-apply.

As for putting the HSF on, ther should be a 2 sided clip. Slide the side (without the little arm piece) over the pins on the HSF socket, then try and press the other side down...

 

[zombix]

ok thanks yes its a brand new processor so im not sure if i should clean off the processor, its straight opened retail box.

 

[solobaricsrock]

use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean the metal surface of the CPU. I would anyway, as anything left on the cover can have compounds in it that might impede heat transfer from the heatsink on the chip to the heatsink surface