Check if the bent pins are present on the 1700 socket, or if they're missing. The system is starting up normally.
Check if the bent pins are present on the 1700 socket, or if they're missing. The system is starting up normally.
Hello, thank you for sharing your situation. Here’s a summary of your concerns:
- You bought a refurbished Asus Prime Z790-P and found a bent pin inside the box.
- The pin appears smaller than usual, though it seems to be present.
- You installed a 14600kf and everything functions normally except for slightly higher temperatures.
- You have questions about returning the item, potential future issues, diagnostic tests, and additional advice.
Feel free to let me know if you need help with any of these points!
It depends on the value you receive for it. At twenty dollars, it’s fine to keep it, no problem if it breaks at that cost. For two hundred dollars, definitely consider returning it because it’s new and a solid investment. In theory, but usually with socket problems, issues show up quickly. I’d run several CPU and memory stress tests to verify. Assuming the pin configuration matches what I found and I’m set right, that particular pin is just a ground connection on this board. There are many ground pins, but losing one won’t significantly affect performance.
It seems there was a production flaw. I experienced the same problem with an MSI x670 motherboard—three pins were absent, but the system still started normally. The board was replaced by MSI following their DoA policy.
From my understanding, if there’s an issue with the socket, the computer might not even start at all. Once it reaches your operating system, you could perform a stress test on each part—starting with the CPU, then RAM, followed by SSD/NVME, and finally the GPU—to ensure that any missing or bent pins aren’t causing problems. Still, if it does reach the OS, it might function normally. I recall a video where Linus mentioned some unused pins on CPUs and motherboards; it seems there could be hidden connections. If you’re lucky, you might be missing one of those. Otherwise, returning to the manufacturer for a replacement (RMA) would be the best option. Unless you bought it cheaply on eBay, running it is unlikely to cause major issues, especially since Intel CPUs are quite hot and usually handle it well. If you notice throttling, upgrading the cooler with additional fans could help.
I tested it using CPU Mark and ran Prime95 for 10 minutes. It handled the test without crashing. Idle temps were 38°C and CPU temperature reached 87°C. The CPU Mark was 95, and in Prime95 it peaked at 100°C. The device is a Liquid Freezer lll 360 AIO. Room temperature is around 26°C. I purchased it for $140 with a big discount—no need to return unless necessary. I’ll check if the seller can offer a voucher, or I’ll send it back. Here’s a video of the test.