Never installed an Intel processor on a motherboard before? This step-by-step guide walks you through the process.

For Intel processors, the motherboard will not have the two brackets pre-installed. Proceed to slot in the CPU for which you can check our guide on installing a processor.

If you're experiencing crashes, instability, or poor performance, you should consider getting your processor replaced. Here is how to RMA an Intel CPU.

Intel and AMD have different mounting brackets and the hardware used varies depending on the socket for your CPU.