Is my CPU cooler broken

[TomH]

Hi all

I recently bought an AIO for a new build but installed it in my current PC while I waited and i noticed a slight gap between the heatpipes on my Noctua NH-U14s as seen in the photo. Is this normal or is it broken?

[narrdarr]

if wiggles yes if not i wouldn't worry about it.

[freeagent]

There was a time that wouldn’t have made it through the door. I would expect that on a cooler master or something.

[TomH]

10 hours ago, freeagent said:

There was a time that wouldn’t have made it through the door. I would expect that on a cooler master or something.

Its a good few years old to be honest and probably my fault somewhere down the line . I've thrown it in the trash anyway as it was bent too