something wrong with my cpu???

[eyi526]

so i am getting ready to part out my system. i take out my cpu and start cleaning the thermal paste off the chip, when i notice a bit of darkness on my cpu. cpu has been on stock clocks since the beginning of use. picture:

it's that little area at the top corner. is there something wrong with my cpu, or is it still good?

pins dont seem to be bent, right?

 

[DrMrLordX]

If it still runs properly, I'd say no. Did you overvolt the chip at any point, and if so, by how much?

 

[eternalone]

Looks burned to me

 

[eyi526]

i did not overvolt or overclock. an OCN user told me that it's nothing to be worried about as it is just discoloring. the chip was working fine before i pulled it out. i could be overreacting. i'm gonna go with his word though.

 

[StinkyPinky]

I don't think that's an issue. It's just surface marking.

 

[eyi526]

thanks i got my answers. moving on.