No, a small sticker will not damage the CPU.
No, a small sticker will not damage the CPU.
I purchased a Ryzen 9 5950x from my supplier to assemble a PC for a customer. He attached a label with the CPU serial number for warranty reasons, stating that removing it would void the warranty. The label measures approximately 18x8mm and is affixed to the top left side of the CPU. I’m concerned it might affect performance, as burn tests indicate a roughly 10% drop compared to other 5950x units without the label, and temperatures are slightly higher in the 5°C range. Now the difference is only 5°C, but it’s possible other issues could arise.
It's definitely true. The tray setup rather than a boxed one made him believe it would be optimal. This could actually raise temperatures further while reducing performance. Plus, the ink is likely to fade regardless. The most bizarre observation I've had from a supplier.
I could be a pessimist, but it seems like this might be a clever move by the supplier to push back and say, "Sorry, I can't give you a warranty since you took off the sticker." The warranty likely stays valid unless you remove it. They might assume the sticker is proof of purchase, even though it’s a risky spot for adhesive. It’s possible the supplier doesn’t understand how to handle it properly, or they’re just careless. As for where you bought it from, that could lead to issues if the glue melts and affects the CPU or board traces. This could happen under heavy use, especially if the sticker is in a high-stress area like the CPU top corner. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you—I’ve never seen glue melt on a motherboard before.