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OK, it had to happen some time, I suppose. I've built, modified, and repaired more than a few computers over the years but I've bent some pins on an LGA 1150 socket through a couple stupid mistakes (one, really -- not being careful enough). I can probably bend the pins back.
The question is whether or not there's a risk to the $230 CPU that's going into that socket if something isn't right. I know the pins can't touch each other and they have to be positioned right but what if one pin isn't making an adequate contact? Could I fry the CPU? I don't have an old or cheap 1150 CPU around to test it with.
I've read different opinions. Does anyone really know?
Thanks.
The question is whether or not there's a risk to the $230 CPU that's going into that socket if something isn't right. I know the pins can't touch each other and they have to be positioned right but what if one pin isn't making an adequate contact? Could I fry the CPU? I don't have an old or cheap 1150 CPU around to test it with.
I've read different opinions. Does anyone really know?
Thanks.
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