The processing power of a PC is really almost never a huge hold back to frame rates in video games. Your CPU is dual core so I really doubt you need an upgrade.
Installing a CPU is a bit trickier. (You need to buy some heat paste as well "http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186038")
First you need to open the case (duh)
Second you will need to search for your computers "Heat sink" it will be the only fan that is attached to the motherboard (The big board in the back of the case)
Third. Remove the Heatsink. This is done by either unscrewing 4 screws OR more likely your case has PINS. You will need to twist all 4 pins to the unlocked position and then pull up to "pop" them out.
Fourth. Unplug the heatsink and remove the unit.
Fifth. You will see the CPU but it is held down by a pin and a metal plate. This should be fairly obvious on how to remove this. Just move the pin so the plate is no longer down.
Sixth. Remove the cpu. BE VERY CAREFUL. Touch ONLY THE SIDES OF THE CPU. Hand oils on a CPU can fry it.
Seventh. Replace the cpu with a VERY small amount of the heat paste on top. You will see how much is on the other CPU. Copy this.
Repeat steps backwards. Getting the heatsink ONTO the motherboard is tedious and annoying. Take your time.
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