Hi guys, first time computer builder here and I was wondering if I could get some reassurance of what might have happened tonight.
I was installing my Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo onto my motherboard and got the brackets and screws all screwed in snug. Once I had my motherboard seated into the case, I noticed the cpu cooler turned a bit (I'm assuming due to the thermal paste). So I decided to tighten the screws a bit more just in case the cooler wasn't on properly.
I may have over-torqued the bracket screws onto the motherboard and saw a little bit of damage located around the hex type nuts.
Have I ruined my board? Or is the area around these susceptible to a little damage in case of over torquing?
I don't have all my components yet, waiting on shipping, but figured I'd get a head start on the install once things arrive so I cannot test it yet.
Thanks guys. Motherboard: ASUS Z-87 Pro
I was installing my Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo onto my motherboard and got the brackets and screws all screwed in snug. Once I had my motherboard seated into the case, I noticed the cpu cooler turned a bit (I'm assuming due to the thermal paste). So I decided to tighten the screws a bit more just in case the cooler wasn't on properly.
I may have over-torqued the bracket screws onto the motherboard and saw a little bit of damage located around the hex type nuts.
Have I ruined my board? Or is the area around these susceptible to a little damage in case of over torquing?
I don't have all my components yet, waiting on shipping, but figured I'd get a head start on the install once things arrive so I cannot test it yet.
Thanks guys. Motherboard: ASUS Z-87 Pro
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