H150i Pro bent radiator

[Arianator]

Hello, i was building a pc for the first time when i noticed the radiator has bent parts, one of which i accidentally stuck a screwdriver in. Although that one still seems connected with the pipes, unlike one that came out of the box. I attached pictures, apologies for the poor quality but i cant get it much better. Should I return this one? It looks pretty bad. Thanks in advance.

[Firewrath9]

RMA it and get a new one.

[chckovsky]

20 minutes ago, Arianator said:

one of which i accidentally stuck a screwdriver in

You're not likely to get an RMA if that's the case.

 

Test it. If it leaks, try RMA. if it doesn't, just use it. It's not going to make any difference at all.

EDIT:

BTW, water doesn't flow through the small fins. Aslong as the actual channels (the thicker parts) are intact, there won't be any leaks.

[Rainbow Dash]

Lol I did worse with my radiator, you won't have to worry. Just take some pliers and bend them back.

[Eugene Yap]

Using flat head tweezers does wonders to bent fins

[pzspah]

Bent fins, especially so few; won't matter. You can bend them back with your fingernails.