Ok, I admit I'm a n00b, is my new CPU going to be OK?

[azmtbkr81]

So last night I am building new computer and I go to take my shiny new X2 4600+ out of its plastic container wearing my static-resistant gloves of course and I accidentaly bobble the CPU...I catch it in midair and one corner of the pin-side catches the side of my arm slightly bending the pin. After a few attempts at gently straightening the pin with my fingernail and trying it in the socket it goes in. I can boot the machine into the bios, it seems like it is ok.

My question is, will having bent the pin affect the long term stability or performance of my CPU? I wouldn't return it since it was my fault but I guess I'm just looking for a little peace of mind. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Thanks. :?

 

[Mondoman]

Your CPU will be fine. What are "static-resistant" gloves? Most plastic gloves I've seen actually *cause* static problems.

 

[JBS181818]

if it works it works. its not like your cpu jiggles around and the pin could lose contact some how. next time try using a mechanical pencil to fix then pin. just take the led out and use the tip of the pen to straighten the pin.

 

[tool_462]

Sweet idea. Would be a better way to try and fix a bent LGA775 pin if one were to occur.

 

[wacker]

Exacto knifes are great tovfix bent pins

 

[MBrookins]

Sweet idea. Would be a better way to try and fix a bent LGA775 pin if one were to occur.

LOL I'm sure you know this but for other peoples benefit LGA 775 doesnt have pins

 

[wacker]

775 does have pins on the motherboard and they can be bent.

 

[azmtbkr81]

I appreciate the respnoses, hopefully the CPU won't give me any problems in the future.

Mondoman -the gloves are anti-static gloves for working on electronics, they are great for working on computers due to the fact that they protect components from esd and you don't have to worry as much about touching exposed circuits on your motherboard, videocard etc. I haven't fried anything yet with them, clumsy bobbling is a different story though.

 

[Natecannon]

anti-static gloves: Here

IRT OP

It should be fine, aslong as you don't do any offroading with your computer. There is so little movement in a pc case that the chances of something breaking off is 1,000,000:1

 

[azmtbkr81]

Man, looks like using the PC as an MP3 server in my Jeep is out of the question now!

I guess I am more worried about the pin having microscopic fractures or something along those lines that would cause the electrons to travel less effieciently, I think that is just me being paranoid more than anything.

I'm just going to have to wait and see, if it acts funny in the future it will just give me a good excuse to upgrade to the new quad cores that are coming out.