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Changing the processor during development cycles

Changing the processor during development cycles

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Lexi_Mexi
Junior Member
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12-04-2022, 10:46 AM
#1
You should be able to swap your processor between systems without major issues, as long as the hardware is compatible. Just ensure the components match and you're using the same motherboard and power setup.
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Lexi_Mexi
12-04-2022, 10:46 AM #1

You should be able to swap your processor between systems without major issues, as long as the hardware is compatible. Just ensure the components match and you're using the same motherboard and power setup.

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Staten_Ex
Member
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12-04-2022, 05:02 PM
#2
You run the risk of damaging something in the process, either the processor or socket if LGA. Not really designed to be repeated inserted/removed. IMO, just buy another processor.
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Staten_Ex
12-04-2022, 05:02 PM #2

You run the risk of damaging something in the process, either the processor or socket if LGA. Not really designed to be repeated inserted/removed. IMO, just buy another processor.

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mondoelite
Member
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12-15-2022, 12:42 PM
#3
Would not recommend, if the CPU is LGA type, there's less of a risk of damaging the CPU in transport, but unless you are going to keep the socket cover it came with, the pins on the board ARE going to get damaged at some point. As @CommanderAlex pointed out, the more that you install and remove the CPU, the higher the likelihood that something is going to get damaged.
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mondoelite
12-15-2022, 12:42 PM #3

Would not recommend, if the CPU is LGA type, there's less of a risk of damaging the CPU in transport, but unless you are going to keep the socket cover it came with, the pins on the board ARE going to get damaged at some point. As @CommanderAlex pointed out, the more that you install and remove the CPU, the higher the likelihood that something is going to get damaged.

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Unii_Chan
Junior Member
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12-23-2022, 02:36 AM
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You'll need a lot of thermal paste. It might function, but the connectors and pins likely have a lifespan you won't last, so avoid it.
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Unii_Chan
12-23-2022, 02:36 AM #4

You'll need a lot of thermal paste. It might function, but the connectors and pins likely have a lifespan you won't last, so avoid it.

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Zackdakiller
Member
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12-23-2022, 06:53 AM
#5
Just not worth it. There's a big risk of damaging a motherboard pin every time you remount. It's not the quickest of jobs remounting a CPU and disconnecting the cooler. Thermal paste - you could easily spend as much on paste in a year as you would on just buying a 2nd CPU. Just get a 2nd CPU. It's not worth the risks, time and money to bother.
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Zackdakiller
12-23-2022, 06:53 AM #5

Just not worth it. There's a big risk of damaging a motherboard pin every time you remount. It's not the quickest of jobs remounting a CPU and disconnecting the cooler. Thermal paste - you could easily spend as much on paste in a year as you would on just buying a 2nd CPU. Just get a 2nd CPU. It's not worth the risks, time and money to bother.