bent pins = fried cpu?

[ButCanItBacon]

EDIT: READ THE LAST POST AS WELL BEFORE YOU REPLY.

So, in my other thread (link here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/193459-how-to-install-intel-1150-cpu/) I was worried about placing an Intel Haswell CPU into a Z97-A motherboard in case I bend any pins (because apparently they are very fragile) and now i've been reading that if you try and fix the bent socket pin on your mobo and start your pc with the cpu in the socket, apparently it can FRY your cpu, this is now making me SUPER WORRIED about placing my gorgeous 4690K into my new mobo is that true?^^

[ShadowCaptain]

Putting a bent pin back straight will not fry your board..it just COULD fry your board

 

I would try and get the motherboard replaced or fixed before attempting anything

[TheKDub]

if the mobo is new perhaps rma it?

[lx_srs]

So, in my other thread (link here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/193459-how-to-install-intel-1150-cpu/) I was worried about placing an Intel Haswell CPU into a Z97-A motherboard in case I bend any pins (because apparently they are very fragile) and now i've been reading that if you try and fix the bent socket pin on your mobo and start your pc with the cpu in the socket, apparently it can FRY your cpu, this is now making me SUPER WORRIED about placing my gorgeous 4690K into my new mobo is that true?^^

Just be gentle.  If you're careful you'll be fine.  As long as none of the pins touch each other, you'll be fine

[ButCanItBacon]

Putting a bent pin back straight will not fry your board..it just COULD fry your board

 

I would try and get the motherboard replaced or fixed before attempting anything

this makes me very worried tho, I have never installed an Intel CPU before, only AMD. So if my board gets fried, do I have to waste another $140 on another board ?

[ChipWoodChainSaw]

So, in my other thread (link here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/193459-how-to-install-intel-1150-cpu/) I was worried about placing an Intel Haswell CPU into a Z97-A motherboard in case I bend any pins (because apparently they are very fragile) and now i've been reading that if you try and fix the bent socket pin on your mobo and start your pc with the cpu in the socket, apparently it can FRY your cpu, this is now making me SUPER WORRIED about placing my gorgeous 4690K into my new mobo is that true?^^

Intel has the pins on the motherboard i think and not on the CPU itself, so your fine.

[ButCanItBacon]

Just be gentle.  If you're careful you'll be fine.

but i've never installed an Intel CPU, only AMD processors.

[ButCanItBacon]

Intel has the pins on the motherboard i think and not on the CPU itself, so your fine.

yes, but i'm saying that i'm worried that i'll bend the ones that are on the motherboard.

[lx_srs]

but i've never installed an Intel CPU, only AMD processors.

You'll be fine, the installation is very similar.  Plus Linus did a video on how to do it.

[ChipWoodChainSaw]

yes, but i'm saying that i'm worried that i'll bend the ones that are on the motherboard.

well just place it on the socket nice and flat and not touch the pins... easy.  I mean i have only installed AMD CPUs but i think you would have a higher chance of bending a pin of a AMD CPU then a Intel.

[ButCanItBacon]

You'll be fine, the installation is very similar.  Plus Linus did a video on how to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qczGR4KMnY

saw that, but he accidentally DRAGGED the cpu along thiose pins

 

well just place it on the socket nice and flat and not touch the pins... easy.  I mean i have only installed AMD CPUs but i think you would have a higher chance of bending a pin of a AMD CPU then a Intel.

I have bent an amd pin before, and the cpu was for my personal rig. but it works because I bent it back to place. But Intel's 1150 socket has 1150 pins on it (obviously) and if I bend ONE of them pins then i'm screwed.

[lx_srs]

saw that, but he accidentally DRAGGED the cpu along thiose pins

The pins are tougher than you think, they way he did it was fine.  You shouldn't be nervous about this, I've installed both AMD and Intel CPU's and IMO it's easier to fuck up an AMD CPU (it's easier to drop the CPU itself and damage the pins that way).  Don't worry about it, you'll be fine.  Just line it up, drop it in (just like you would with AMD), and give it a gentle wiggle.  Then close the cover plate over it.

[ButCanItBacon]

The pins are tougher than you think, they way he did it was fine.  You shouldn't be nervous about this, I've installed both AMD and Intel CPU's and IMO it's easier to fuck up an AMD CPU (it's easier to drop the CPU itself and damage the pins that way).  Don't worry about it, you'll be fine.  Just line it up, drop it in (just like you would with AMD), and give it a gentle wiggle.  Then close the cover plate over it.

ok, thanks for the support.

[lx_srs]

ok, thanks for the support.

Any time! Glad I could help

[ButCanItBacon]

Any time! Glad I could help

i'll tell u how the cpu installation went. If the pins are bent then oh well, i'll have to buy a new board  :mellow: 

[lx_srs]

i'll tell u how the cpu installation went. If the pins are bent then oh well, i'll have to buy a new board  :mellow: 

As I said, as long as you're careful, that won't happen.

[ButCanItBacon]

As I said, as long as you're careful, that won't happen.

but i'm the guy who shakes alot when he tries to concentrate and be precise or steady 

[lx_srs]

but i'm the guy who shakes alot when he tries to be precise or steady 

I'm like that too, and as I said, it's easier to damage pins on an AMD CPU.

[ButCanItBacon]

I'm like that too, and as I said, it's easier to damage pins on an AMD CPU.

but say if (worse case scenario) some pins broke, what should I do?

[ButCanItBacon]

bump^^ someone answer

say if (worse case scenario) some pins broke, what should I do?

[Quick-]

Stop worrying and just do it.  .... Sigh.

[ButCanItBacon]

Stop worrying and just do it.  .... Sigh.

this is the first time i've ever installed an Intel cpu and i'm worried that I will damage a $140 motherboard!

[ButCanItBacon]

bump^

[Syraz]

Think you are overthinking this my friend...take a deep breath and drop it in. you will be fine unless you go all hulk mode on it

[Thony]

Installing intel cpu is easy, theres only one way it can go in. U just gently put it in the socket and push down the retention arm (or w/e its called) and u are done.

I built my first pc this year after watching youtube vids and im running my pc just fine. Nothing to worry about.