Quick question about cpu

[neilm]

I bent one of the pins by accident while trying to peel of a sticker, I reposition the pin using my finger nail so it can slot back into the socket... my question is should it be okay and continue working on the setup or send it back and get a new one?

 

[Schadenfroh]

should be ok, as long as it is in its correct position now

 

[thorin]

Unless it broke off then it's fine.

Thorin

 

[brunswickite]

even if its broke, sometimes the cpu will work, with a missing pin or two

 

[Hardtarget]

Originally posted by: brunswickite
even if its broke, sometimes the cpu will work, with a missing pin or two

really? no kididng, never knew that. i guess cause it has never happened to me lol. but thats kinda scary

 

[neilm]

Thanks for all the fast replies, very helpful indeed

I have another quick question, I have installed the cpu, hsf and memory, at the stage of puttng the mother board in the case.. have all the risers set for the necessary holes but the only thing is, at the back of the case there are some ports that are blocked out (lineout, linein, micin, game, and lan port).. why is this and how do I get them uncovered.. using the cheiftec dx-01wd..

 

[neilm]

i know what to do now, meant to replace it, duh neil

 

[neilm]

I have four case fans and there seems to be only one SystemFAN connector... what do I do?