So my friends all chipped in to this 1,100 dollar computer build for my friend. I spent all day building this thing only to find out that my msi z170a gaming m5 motherboard had BENT CPU SOCKET PINS. So I'm RMA-ing the thing, and I'm really worried about the processor. I have everything in their spots, back in their packages until the new motherboard arrives and we can start assembling again. The graphics card was working, the power was definitely working, RAM I'm not sure about, and the CPU I'm not sure about either.
I know the RAM I can easily replace, but the CPU is a 6700k that was around 300 dollars. I already disappointed everyone by failing to install it the first time, and I don't want to find out when the new motherboard comes in that some other component has messed up.
Maybe I just lost my cool, but I'm so freakin' worried that the processor isn't safe. I have it back in its package (the really small plastic one, but don't worry, the thermal paste isn't getting on anything) and I'm worried that it won't suffice.
I know I'm not very experienced with computers, when it comes to hands-on stuff, but is there any way that a processor could mess up outside the box? Like what's the worst case scenario that could happen? What precautions should I take until the new motherboard comes in? Can I check if the processor is working or anything without too much hassle? Does intel have an RMA policy if it IS messed up?
I know I'm speculating, and I'm just paranoid about something happening because this is a very expensive part and it was very close to the central point of failure... and I think I just need reassurance.
I know the RAM I can easily replace, but the CPU is a 6700k that was around 300 dollars. I already disappointed everyone by failing to install it the first time, and I don't want to find out when the new motherboard comes in that some other component has messed up.
Maybe I just lost my cool, but I'm so freakin' worried that the processor isn't safe. I have it back in its package (the really small plastic one, but don't worry, the thermal paste isn't getting on anything) and I'm worried that it won't suffice.
I know I'm not very experienced with computers, when it comes to hands-on stuff, but is there any way that a processor could mess up outside the box? Like what's the worst case scenario that could happen? What precautions should I take until the new motherboard comes in? Can I check if the processor is working or anything without too much hassle? Does intel have an RMA policy if it IS messed up?
I know I'm speculating, and I'm just paranoid about something happening because this is a very expensive part and it was very close to the central point of failure... and I think I just need reassurance.
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