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Pad discoloration at 7600x resolution?

Pad discoloration at 7600x resolution?

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orange9035
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06-12-2023, 08:55 AM
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Hello! I bought a 7600x to switch to AM5 in June. I paired it with a gigabyte b650 eagle ax (model 1.1). I updated the BIOS to version F33, which was released in March. Right away I set the curve optimizer to -20 across all cores and used an EXPO profile. While playing games everything functioned smoothly. Now, I’m planning to upgrade to a 9700x so my 7600x can be passed on to someone else. While removing the 7600x I noticed some discoloration on a few pads. It’s not like severe burns but it raises concerns. Is this typical or could it indicate a motherboard issue? My main concern is whether the 9700x might face problems later. My PSU is an EVGA 850W (two years old), a 7800xt 2x16GB DDR4 RAM, and I’m using a Cooler Master 120. The cooler is excellent.
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06-12-2023, 08:55 AM #1

Hello! I bought a 7600x to switch to AM5 in June. I paired it with a gigabyte b650 eagle ax (model 1.1). I updated the BIOS to version F33, which was released in March. Right away I set the curve optimizer to -20 across all cores and used an EXPO profile. While playing games everything functioned smoothly. Now, I’m planning to upgrade to a 9700x so my 7600x can be passed on to someone else. While removing the 7600x I noticed some discoloration on a few pads. It’s not like severe burns but it raises concerns. Is this typical or could it indicate a motherboard issue? My main concern is whether the 9700x might face problems later. My PSU is an EVGA 850W (two years old), a 7800xt 2x16GB DDR4 RAM, and I’m using a Cooler Master 120. The cooler is excellent.

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07-01-2023, 02:32 PM
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It's common for pad discoloration to occur due to various reasons and is generally normal.
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TheSnyce
07-01-2023, 02:32 PM #2

It's common for pad discoloration to occur due to various reasons and is generally normal.

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07-19-2023, 04:46 PM
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Sure, it seems everything is okay with you too. No concerns here.
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SevereWarning
07-19-2023, 04:46 PM #3

Sure, it seems everything is okay with you too. No concerns here.

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07-19-2023, 06:02 PM
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The pins in the socket and the CPU pads are made of gold, a pliable soft metal. Inserting the CPU into the socket creates direct physical contact between the parts.
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07-19-2023, 06:02 PM #4

The pins in the socket and the CPU pads are made of gold, a pliable soft metal. Inserting the CPU into the socket creates direct physical contact between the parts.

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KaduZ
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07-25-2023, 10:32 AM
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Thanks! It's a new experience with a CPU that doesn't have pins, and I'm trying to understand what I've read about AM5 and ASRock problems.
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KaduZ
07-25-2023, 10:32 AM #5

Thanks! It's a new experience with a CPU that doesn't have pins, and I'm trying to understand what I've read about AM5 and ASRock problems.

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