Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4 with minor bending at the pin end.
Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR4 with minor bending at the pin end.
Hello. I'm just starting out with motherboard bent pins. I've been using this board for about a year (from December 2021 to now). Recently, I noticed a bent pin in the photos you shared. It became apparent after installing my new CPU two weeks ago, when the pin was already bent during removal. I didn't notice it at first, but after upgrading, everything worked fine—benchmarks and games ran smoothly. I'm worried it might fail eventually. Should I fix it? (I don’t know how to do it) Or should I just leave it as is? I think if it lasts 4-5 years, it’s probably okay. The pictures were taken today, but the bent part has stayed the same since then. I haven’t had any problems with normal use yet, but I’m still concerned.
If everything functions properly, it's likely a ground pin issue. Avoid touching the socket unless you're confident in your skills.
Seems like it’s bent from the side; a blade or needle should work (a weighted razor is best). It’s a straightforward repair but needs steady hands. Just push the pin back where it should be. If everything functions properly, you can leave it as is—likely just an unnecessary pin.
It might also be a DDR pin from one of the spare slots. The connection could just stay active when the CPU is pressed against it. (I’d probably handle it gently, using a magnifier and a fine tool. I attempted this before, but I don’t recall the result.)
Been using it for several months on gaming, editing, and benchmarks. No issues encountered so far. Even though it might be a DDR pin for one of the spare slots, I haven’t planned to expand my RAM further. So I chose to keep using it without modifying the pin. Thanks everyone!
The motherboard uses DDR4 memory, and I'm adjusting the RAM manually for improved timing compared to XMP settings. A DDR controller plays a role in how efficiently the RAM communicates with the system, which can influence overall performance.
Intel integrates two memory controllers inside a single chip—one supporting DDR4 and another for DDR5. As a result, certain pins on the socket are designated for each controller.