Without the CPU a computer can never run and therefore everyone should know the basics about how to install it in the computer. Everyone who is related to computer operating process must know the essential parts and its functions in a computer because the user may feel the need of the hardware knowledge anytime while operating it. The processes of installing CPU are a bit technical for which the user should have some prior knowledge.

The process can be described in a few steps which are fairly easy for the user. The person installing this should be very careful and cautious because a little carelessness on his side may lead to the damage of the motherboard and the minor pins.

As the CPUs are of two types, the processes of installing these are also different. The two types are the Athlon XP and the Pentium 4 among which the first one is a bit tricky and demands careful attention. The most important thing to be noticed while installing it is the pins. The pins should not be broken while inserting the wires in the holes.

The installer has to first match the pins with each other. The pins are designed in a manner where the other point can be inserted in a hap hazard manner. In fact, the person has to match the pins with the holes and the missing pins with the missing holes. In this attempt, most often it has been noticed that the person trying to do so breaks the pins. Once the pins get fixed you can be assured that the first step of installation is completed.

For keeping the CPU cool, the use of the thermal paste is most often suggested. This paste keeps it cooler and this helps in its smooth functioning. The thermal pastes are of various kinds among which the Arctic Silver is the best. It comes in the form of an injector style tube. While applying the paste the person has to be a bit careful because the attempt should be to make only a thin layer. For that the paste should be squeezed in a small drop on the CPU and then it should be split by a thin knife. This should be done smoothly and softly without giving any pressure on the paste.

The installation is not so tough as it looks to be. The person doing this can very easily do so by following the steps or the guidelines mentioned in the handbook. However, if the person installing it is not feeling comfortable in following the technical and mechanical steps, then it is better to approach a hardware engineer or a professional in this field. The computer parts are very fragile in nature and that is why the job demands some extra care too. Any mistake in this respect may result in heavy loss too.