M marcdoyle666 Honorable Jul 24, 2012 3 0 10,510 Jul 25, 2012 #1 Seriously though, I unlatched my heatsink and the processor nose dives off my motherboard from the locked position bending all the pin and breaking one. My question is, if I throw a x4 on there will it be ok?
Seriously though, I unlatched my heatsink and the processor nose dives off my motherboard from the locked position bending all the pin and breaking one. My question is, if I throw a x4 on there will it be ok?
jay_nar2012 Distinguished Jun 15, 2012 3,224 0 21,160 Jul 25, 2012 #2 Yes, though depends if its compatible with your board, i won't explode or fry the CPU. Upvote 0 Downvote
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 38,886 974 135,890 Jul 25, 2012 #3 Just makes sure the new cpu is on the supported cpu list for your motherbd. Upvote 0 Downvote