https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/CPU/m-p/1277018#M50986 <P>How do you know if your CPU is compatible with all of the other parts of your pc? Like your graphics card and ram. (sorry I'm new to PC)</P> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:04:59 GMT AI 2021-04-27T15:04:59Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/CPU/m-p/1277018#M50986 <P>How do you know if your CPU is compatible with all of the other parts of your pc? Like your graphics card and ram. (sorry I'm new to PC)</P> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:04:59 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/CPU/m-p/1277018#M50986 AI 2021-04-27T15:04:59Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/CPU/m-p/1277021#M50987 <P>All you need to worry about is if your cpu is compatible with your motherboard.&nbsp;&nbsp; If it is, and the processor includes graphics (you never mentioned your processor model and motherboard model), then the graphic ports on the back of the motherboard will work.&nbsp; If you are using an add-on graphics card that is supported by your motherboard, then the ports on the graphics card will work.&nbsp; If your graphics card requires additional power, then the power supply in your PC will be responsible for providing that power.</P> <P>So, it is not your cpu, it is a combination of motherboard, power supply, what type of graphics you have, processor cooling, memory, etc.</P> <P>Provide a much more detailed explanation of what you are concerned about.</P> <P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)</P> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:21:51 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/CPU/m-p/1277021#M50987 AlHill 2021-04-27T15:21:51Z