F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Inspect the socket pins carefully. Look for any damage or misalignment.

Inspect the socket pins carefully. Look for any damage or misalignment.

Inspect the socket pins carefully. Look for any damage or misalignment.

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MrCm
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12-11-2022, 01:11 AM
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I purchased an MSI Z790 TOMAHAWK DDR4 and noticed a red CPU light when powering it on. After trying resets, RAM changes, and checking the pins, I used a microscope to examine the socket. The images show some inconsistencies compared to what I expected (see attachments). Should I be concerned?
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MrCm
12-11-2022, 01:11 AM #1

I purchased an MSI Z790 TOMAHAWK DDR4 and noticed a red CPU light when powering it on. After trying resets, RAM changes, and checking the pins, I used a microscope to examine the socket. The images show some inconsistencies compared to what I expected (see attachments). Should I be concerned?