Hey, did you really see that mark on your CPU? That’s definitely something to worry about.
Hey, did you really see that mark on your CPU? That’s definitely something to worry about.
I experienced more marks on my 3570k. Consider giving it a try.
It isn't a stain I can verify. I attempted to remove it using alcohol wipes as well. Clearly, it's a scratch.
It's okay with small scratches, but if it's chipped like my Giga EP45 UD3P where one corner is damaged and it won't boot at all, that's a red flag. I don't think it's a RAM issue since the code should move from C1 to 00 even without RAM yet stuck on C1 (pci debug card for postcodes).
Appears normal. If these are minor scratches, they seem very superficial, making it unlikely to be a major concern. A few enthusiasts even remove the CPU dies themselves to reduce the protective coating on the die, which can help lower temperatures further. As long as their CPUs aren’t damaged, this shouldn’t pose any significant problem.