I want to upgrade my computer case but I’m not very confident in removing the processor. I was wondering if I could just take out the motherboard, while the processor and heatsink are still in it, and replace the motherboard in the new computer case. Any help on this?
August 1st, 2010 on 11:06 am
no.
August 1st, 2010 on 11:06 am
You can leave it as one piece, the fan and heat sink are attached to the mobo only most of the time.
August 1st, 2010 on 11:06 am
I’m in agreement with Jack Fazio. I’ve changed cases for quite a number of people in the past without removing the CPU, heatsink and fan. I never had any problem in doing that.
August 1st, 2010 on 11:06 am
When moving the motherboard over it is way easier just to leave the processor in its socket and the cpu fan on the processor.
Removing the CPU is easy enough, but removing the CPU fan can be a challenge and you’ll have to get some new thermal paste if you do. So your right to shy away from removing it.
And to enjoy your new case you won’t have to, enjoy!
August 1st, 2010 on 11:06 am
nope.u dont have to.u just need to unplug all your computer peripherals except your processor (computer peripherals such as optical drives , hard drives , graphics card , any separate component that is connected to the motherboard) and then install your motherboard on your new case and connect back all your peripherals to the appropriate locations.