Signs of CPU overheating or stress.
Signs of CPU overheating or stress.
Hello everyone! I recently removed my CPU waterblock because it had been sitting for a while and I thought it was time. While cleaning the thermal paste, I spotted what seemed to be scratches and pitting. Even after thorough cleaning, the appearance remained unchanged. I wonder if these marks indicate the thermal paste got scratched and caused damage to the IHS. I used Thermal Grizzly Kryonauht, which I read had a version known to potentially create this issue (though I discovered this after application). How significant would this be for CPU cooling performance? Thanks!
It's a 115x LGA board, which means it's quite outdated. However, you should slightly cover the CPU for a smoother finish, and then spread a generous amount of paste to fill any scratches.
I'm with @AnonymousGuy , zero issues, it's cosmetic. Put new thermal paste on it, and run it. You ought to see what liquid metal does to CPUs in some applications.... Here is my 7700k, after a week (it came apart for a different brand of liquid metal): It was perfect in the beginning: That machine is still in use, 4 years later, no problems, no change in temps. My son uses it to play games on at the in-laws after school