Did I just ruin my new cpu and cooler?
New build in process. I ran into some issues and had to undo the cooler block. Upon cleaning the thermal paste off of the block, I found what looks like a gouge in the plate metal that was not there when I put the cooler block on.
I hand tightened in a crisscross/star pattern to try to avoid damage and intentionally didn't over-tighten, but seems maybe I twisted one nut a little too tight?
Now I'm concerned whether I can continue using this cooler or if I need to get a replacement one. And whether the pressure may have fucked up my CPU (AM5) or mobo too. I don't see any bent or damaged pins, but wtf do I know. Doubting myself entirely now.
Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/6xiOeDd (I have a 108MP photo of the mobo pins, but imgur won't let me upload it).
Anyone want to tell me I'm good or am I proper f*cked?
Posted Mar 20, 2024, 11:03 PM UTC