Question UPGRADE CPU

[waghela]

Computer ASUSPRO DESKTOP D320SF-K (D320SF | Desktop | ASUS Global)

Processor: lntel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G4560 @ 3.50 GHz

I intend to upgrade the current processor, replacing it with the i7 6700. The manufacturer's specifications state that this processor is compatible. The question is: is that part that appears in the ad enough to install the processor taking advantage of parts of the Pentium currently installed, such as the sink?

Can anybody recommend a video with the tutorial that helps me to do the assembly?

 

[Lafong]

D320SF - Support

www.asus.com

The latest BIOS is at the above link; it is from 2019. Unclear if it would be required for the 6700. No indication that it would be needed.

Upgrading to the 6700 may be no more complex than removing the old CPU and dropping the new one into the socket and then remounting the cooler using new thermal paste.

Most likely, the PC has the standard Intel cooler, which is a major pain to mount. It's easy to get only 3 of the 4 corners latched down properly.....resulting in poor cooling performance and headaches for you.

That PC apparently comes with a 120 watt power supply. Meager at best. Good luck.

 

[USAFRet]

Computer ASUSPRO DESKTOP D320SF-K (D320SF | Desktop | ASUS Global)

Processor: lntel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G4560 @ 3.50 GHz

I intend to upgrade the current processor, replacing it with the i7 6700. The manufacturer's specifications state that this processor is compatible. The question is: is that part that appears in the ad enough to install the processor taking advantage of parts of the Pentium currently installed, such as the sink?

Can anybody recommend a video with the tutorial that helps me to do the assembly?

What do you use it for, and plan to do with the new CPU?

 

[USAFRet]

I intend to upgrade the current processor, replacing it with the i7 6700. The manufacturer's specifications state that this processor is compatible. The question is: is that part that appears in the ad enough to install the processor taking advantage of parts of the Pentium currently installed, such as the sink?

If you plan to replace it with the specific one you linked from ebay...
"Defective Intel Core i7-6700 CPU AS-IS / NOT WORKING for PART ONLY"

That's not going to work.
Ever.

 

[waghela]

What do you use it for, and plan to do with the new CPU?

I use it with a second computer that serves to try programs without worrying about data security or virus infection. And it's an opportunity to learn how to do it myself to assemble and upgrade components. Enjoy the satisfaction of improving performance without spending a lot of money!

 

[USAFRet]

I use it with a second computer that serves to try programs without worrying about data security or virus infection. And it's an opportunity to learn how to do it myself to assemble and upgrade components. Enjoy the satisfaction of improving performance without spending a lot of money!

As said, that particular linked CPU will never ever work.

 

[waghela]

If you plan to replace it with the specific one you linked from ebay...
"Defective Intel Core i7-6700 CPU AS-IS / NOT WORKING for PART ONLY"

That's not going to work.
Ever.

You just solved my existential doubt. I was thinking to myself what that meant "NOT WORKING FOR PART ONLY". Is definitely have everything to go wrong. I'm going to go find another one. Thank You.

 

[geofelt]

You will also need thermal paste. The installed cooler needs to be remounted with new paste.
Most any will do.

There is a trick to installing the stock cooler.

----------------how to mount the stock Intel cooler--------------

The stock Intel cooler can be tricky to install.
A poor installation will result in higher cpu temperatures.
If properly mounted, you should expect temperatures at idle to be 10-15c. over ambient.

To mount the Intel stock cooler properly, place the motherboard on top of the foam or cardboard backing that was packed with the motherboard.
The stock cooler will come with paste pre applied, it looks like three grey strips.
The 4 push pins should come in the proper position for installation, that is with the pins rotated in the opposite direction of the arrow,(clockwise)
and pulled up as far as they can go.
Take the time to play with the pushpin mechanism until you know how they work.
Orient the 4 pins so that they are exactly over the motherboard holes.
If one is out of place, you will damage the pins which are delicate.
Push down on a DIAGONAL pair of pins at the same time. Then the other pair.
When you push down on the top black pins, it expands the white plastic pins to fix the cooler in place.
If you do them one at a time, you will not get the cooler on straight.
Lastly, look at the back of the motherboard to verify that all 4 pins are equally through the motherboard, and that the cooler is on firmly.
This last step must be done, which is why the motherboard should be out of the case to do the job. Or you need a case with a opening that lets you see the pins.
It is possible to mount the cooler with the motherboard mounted in the case, but you can then never be certain that the push pins are inserted properly
unless you can verify that the pins are through the motherboard and locked.

If you should need to remove the cooler, first run the cpu to heat it up and soften the paste before shutting down and powering off the pc. That makes it easy to unstick the old cooler.
Turn the pins counter clockwise to unlock them.
You will need to clean off the old paste and reapply new if you ever take the cooler off.
Clean off old paste with alcohol and a lint free paper like a coffee filter.
Apply new paste sparingly. A small rice sized drop in the center will spread our under heat and pressure.

It is hard to use too little.
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