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Is my new CPU OK?

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hepcat06

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I got my Athlon X2 4200 from Fed Ex tonight, and I opened the box to inspect it. There's a metal bar under the heatsink fan that looks like it's part of the clip you use to attach the heat sink to the MB. This piece of metal is bent in the middle (I can see it through the grill under the fan.)

Is this normal?
 
Is it the metal bar that goes through the heatsink? They are usually bent to a point to provide tension and push the heatsink onto the CPU. Are you asking if its bent more than normal? Is the box damaged? If the box is damaged then I would be worried. Otherwise I don't think that it would pass inspection with something as visible as that. You should be okay, but if you can provide a picture it might help.
 
Yes indeed your HSF looks fine. Like others said, the bar is bent for better contact with the center of IHS where the core is underneath.
 
Your set to go. Taking off the pad and applying your own Thermal might save you a degree or 2, but usually factory pads work great for me.
 
Thanks everyone. Hopefully I'll get my monitor today so I can build over the weekend. And yes, I will remember to take that piece of plastic off. 🙂
 
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