Processors
Desktop processors are suitable for building a new PC or upgrading an older one. The range covers quad-core models for office use, six- and eight-core processors for gaming and server processors with up to 14 cores for workstations and virtualisation.
Processors
When choosing, the socket and motherboard chipset are what matter most, as a processor won’t fit a different socket. Depending on the platform, the motherboard uses DDR3, DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and some older boards need a BIOS update before you fit a newer processor. Server processors need a workstation or server motherboard and often registered ECC memory.
Performance depends on the number of cores and threads, the clock speed and the cache size. Thermal design power (TDP) ranges from 65 W to 120 W, and most models come without a cooler, so choose a cooler rated for the TDP. Models without integrated graphics need a separate graphics card.
Before installation, touch an earthed metal object so static electricity doesn’t damage the processor. Hold the processor by its edges, don’t touch the contacts and place it in the socket according to the triangle marker without using force. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste between the processor and the cooler, unless the cooler already has some applied.
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