<ul><li>Installing an Intel CPU is just as easy as installing an AMD one, with some minor caveats that make it a little different.</li><li>You’ll need a few pieces of equipment before we get started, but nothing that will cost you more than a few dollars.</li><li>Before getting started with your CPU install, you want to make sure you have all the necessary tools to hand.</li><li>Before you can fit the CPU, you need to identify the socket on the motherboard.</li><li>Pick up your Intel CPU and look at its top side.</li><li>Thermal paste is of paramount importance as no cooler surface is perfectly flat.</li><li>If everything in the above steps has gone to plan, your CPU should be installed.</li><li>It’s a good idea to make sure temperatures are where they should be.</li><li>You can find further information about installing a CPU in our guide on how to build a PC.</li><li>If you want more in-depth help, we also have great guides on how to install a motherboard and how to install a graphics card.</li></ul>

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