The cooler took an unusually large amount of force to get the two side clips hooked on, much more than the last time I've done this, and was unable to tighten the lever. The plastic lever broke from the force of trying to tighten it and I am worried about possible CPU damage. I have removed the CPU and there are no bent pins, but I can't tell if any of the cores are crushed (there is no surface damage on the top of the chip).
Link to motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128627
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285
I ordered a hyper 212+ which is the same cooler I use, but I am unable to test for CPU damage until the cooler arrives.
What do you think the chances are that the chip is damaged? Faulty motherboard or cooler? Also, what do you think the chances are of getting an RMA or other compensation?
Link to motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128627
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285
I ordered a hyper 212+ which is the same cooler I use, but I am unable to test for CPU damage until the cooler arrives.
What do you think the chances are that the chip is damaged? Faulty motherboard or cooler? Also, what do you think the chances are of getting an RMA or other compensation?