Installing the Processor

Now that the prep work is out of the way, we'll show you how to put together all of the pieces that make up a Little Dude, starting with the processor. You won't need a motherboard because this SFF has a preinstalled motherboard that's designed specifically for this case.You will install a processor, video card, hard drive, optical drive, and memory, however; so if you decide to stray from our design, you'll have plenty of opportunities to customize your PC.

How to Install the Processor

Building a computer isn't brain surgery, although installing a processor is as close as you'll come to it. The processor is, after all, the brains behind your Little Dude's brawn. Use care in handling your processor—it's delicate, expensive, ...

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