Are CPU’s delicate?
Posted by rspnsbly_brief@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments
I ordered the 5700x3d aliexpress special and one of my kids got to the package before I did and I found the chip laying on my bed just by itself (no packaging).
Will this be a problem?
I was not expecting any fancy packaging based on the photos, but this was a surprise for sure!
LegoMyAlterEgo@reddit
They have delicate pins. Many pins. If one or many are bent, you might be having a bad time.
rspnsbly_brief@reddit (OP)
Pins look ok!
https://imgur.com/a/bEVXeJU
LegoMyAlterEgo@reddit
You don't mention age. Any chance he stole your cpu and gave you his old one?
NetEast1518@reddit
Then the chance of any problem is very low. CPUs are solid state devices and if there is no external physical damage probably the interior is ok.
Just plug it in and let the smoke (or lack of it) tell the story! :-D
Naerven@reddit
It all looks decent to me.
Sea_Perspective6891@reddit
Aren't pins kind of an old design now?