Did you damage your new MoBo when installing the Ryzen heat sink?
Did you damage your new MoBo when installing the Ryzen heat sink?
Capture a sharp image using your device or another tool. Focus on the flat region you believe contains the pins, then include the entire CPU for context.
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Sure, warranty is a decent chance. I can't spot anything clearly bent, even when checking the bottom right corner. It looks very slight—it could be nothing, but you never really know.
It seems the adjustment of the heatsink likely contributes to its performance, possibly by applying sufficient force to shift the pin beyond its operational limit.
Excessive tightness is harmful, yet being near the limit means it’s likely to be affected first