First cpu and heatsink installation

LTX · April 15, 2019

I just had the most annoying time installing my cpu and heatsink for my very first build.

first, the heatsink wouldnt sit properly, i made sure the backplate was protuding enough but it just wouldnt sit right.

second, I removed the heatsink in order to try replacing it AND THE RYZEN 2600 LIFTED OFF WITH AND STUCK TO THE COOLER ...while the retention arm was in the locked down position. This isnt the first time this has happened

when i was a kid it happened to me while repairing my old computer.

so it took a lot of concentration to unstick the cpu from the bottom of the heatsink.

then after 6 or 7 attempts of reseating the cooler it finally screwed in.\

my power supply is being delivered tomorrow so ill have to test it out then but my temps are gonna be so high lol. We'll see though..i wanted to aftermarket cool it anyways.

LienusLateTips · April 15, 2019

that is something that happens with PGA chips. Just have to be careful.

Cyracus · April 15, 2019

40 minutes ago, Infin1ty said:

I removed the heatsink in order to try replacing it AND THE RYZEN 2600 LIFTED OFF WITH AND STUCK TO THE COOLER ...while the retention arm was in the locked down position

you're supposed to give the cooler a twist and perhaps slide it off as room provides. If your system wasn't run you may be ok, and if you don't fully tighten the cooler you can remove it to check your spread without stressing about reapplying paste, if you fully tightened it you could use a scraper to glob the paste up so it can respread, again as long as the system hasn't been run.