Damaged Chipset Heatsink

[B3NJ4M!N]

Hi guys. I am worried. This is my first build. I have an MSI B450 Tomahawk. Last night, while installing the motherboard, it slipped off the standoffs rather violently and there is what I would describe as a dent or a gouge on the chipset heatsink (the mobo hit the sharp edge of the drive bays). I am building the pc slowly; I purchase a new part with each paycheck. That being said, I cannot validate whether damage has been done or not. I don't care if the damage is cosmetic, but does anyone think that it could be worse than just an unsightly gouge? The build is contained in a CORSAIR Carbide 100R Silent, so it won't be seen anyway. Thanks for your input!

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11 minutes ago, B3NJ4M!N said:

Hi guys. I am worried. This is my first build. I have an MSI B450 Tomahawk. Last night, while installing the motherboard, it slipped off the standoffs rather violently and there is what I would describe as a dent or a gouge on the chipset heatsink (the mobo hit the sharp edge of the drive bays). I am building the pc slowly; I purchase a new part with each paycheck. That being said, I cannot validate whether damage has been done or not. I don't care if the damage is cosmetic, but does anyone think that it could be worse than just an unsightly gouge? The build is contained in a CORSAIR Carbide 100R Silent, so it won't be seen anyway. Thanks for your input!

 

Long as the PCB wasn't damaged that's probably cosmetic, a little sharpie will make it a touch less noticeable.  

 

If you have the CPU, RAM, and motherboard you can test the system to see if it posts. 

[B3NJ4M!N]

That's assuring, thank you! Thus far, I have the following:

• AMD Ryzen 2700x
• Wraith Prism Stock CPU Cooler
• CORSAIR Carbide 100R Silent
• MSI B450 Tomahawk
• Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut

That being said, I cannot test anything yet. Also, I am really unsure what type of GPU I need. Therefore, I am really trying to consider what I need the GPU to do.