Processor won't go into socket?

[omega329]

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Okay, well everything seems to be running, my temps @ bios(uefi) are around 60-62 and 40ish @ idle running windows 7 with stock heatsink, I am not going to stress the machine until I get the cm 212+, I may RAM tests, but these should be non cpu intensive correct?

 

[dakU7]

It shouldn't close smoothly, you need to apply a little force. Just make sure the CPU is seated properly.

 

[omega329]

It shouldn't close smoothly, you need to apply a little force. Just make sure the CPU is seated properly.

The cpu notches are 100% lined up and they seem to be lined up with the top of the cpu's pcb (or green part), but I can see gold from looking under it, I will upload a picture in a minute. (just don't want to get this wrong)

 

[Drsignguy]

The bracket will have some resistance to it. Just make sure you have the notches aligned correctly, lower the arm and secure it to its lock. Makes a firm contact with the mobo. Oh and relax 🙂

 

[d4a2n0k]

It will make a crunching sound.

 

[omega329]

The bracket will have some resistance to it. Just make sure you have the notches aligned correctly, lower the arm and secure it to its lock. Makes a firm contact with the mobo. Oh and relax 🙂

Thanks, gave me the confidence I needed, the stock heatsink (temp) was a pain to get on, will test this out when my graphics card gets in tomorrow.

 

[betasub]

It will make a crunching sound.

This. Putting sufficient force on the lever to get pins in the socket to bite into the new processor's pads usually leads to a disconcerting cruch noise. But fear not: you have succeeded!

Be sure to post back with your CPU temps when you get it up & running.

 

[omega329]

Okay, well everything seems to be running, my temps @ bios(uefi) are around 60-62 and 40ish @ idle running windows 7 with stock heatsink, I am not going to stress the machine until I get the cm 212+, I may RAM tests, but these should be non cpu intensive correct?