The CPU/Mainboard could be damaged while being shipped.
The CPU/Mainboard could be damaged while being shipped.
Hello all, i'm building a new pc with an i5 6600k and a silverstone argon (ar01) cooler will be installed on it (very similar dimensions to that of hyper evo 212 and a bit lighter in weight), building over internet, do you think there's a chance the cpu/mobo would be damaged during shipment? motherboard is gigabyte z170x gaming 3 and the case zalman z3 plus (in case necessary). should i tell the guys to remove the cooler before shipping?
When the paste comes, you should reapply it and mount the heatsink again. If you're concerned about residue, clean the top of the processor carefully with isopropyl alcohol. For any computer, it's recommended to take the heat sink out during shipping, especially for Skylake models—it's essential. Just search online for aftermarket cooling options that are safe for Skylake processors. This type of processor is very sensitive to pressure damage.
You understand they’ll just send you all the components in their boxes. You’ll have to assemble everything by yourself, so the cooler won’t be on the motherboard. Nothing will be connected to anything.
Or are they planning to build it for you? If that’s the case, it should be protected during delivery.
But you should do it yourself, since there’s no excitement in getting a custom PC and not making it yourself.
They just plan to send you all the components in their boxes. You’ll have to put everything together yourself, so the cooler won’t be on the motherboard. Nothing will be attached to anything. Or are they going to build it for you? if that’s the case, it should stay safe during delivery.
But you should assemble it yourself, because there’s no fun in getting a custom PC and not making it yourself.
Thanks for the reply—they’ll build it for me (paying for it). But now it seems interesting that you reminded me to build it myself.
Of course, I do have some knowledge about computer parts and helped many people pick their components before, but I’ve never put one together before.
Do you think I can manage it on my own? I’m worried I might not do it right or could damage something while trying.
technoholic :
Hello all, i'm building a new pc with an i5 6600k and a silverstone argon (ar01) cooler will be installed on it (very similar dimensions to that of hyper evo 212 and a bit lighter in weight), building over internet, do you think there's a chance the cpu/mobo would be damaged during shipment? motherboard is gigabyte z170x gaming 3 and the case zalman z3 plus (in case necessary). should i tell the guys to remove the cooler before shipping?
If you have them assemble it for you have them remove (or just not put on in the first place) the heatsink. Skylake processors are having issues with aftermarket coolers that previous generations didn't have. The "pressure" of some aftermarket coolers is damaging (crushing) the CPU, and cracking the motherboard. Intel is actually suggesting removing the heatsink before shipping.
Redneck5439 :
technoholic :
Hello all, i'm building a new pc with an i5 6600k and a silverstone argon (ar01) cooler will be installed on it (very similar dimensions to that of hyper evo 212 and a bit lighter in weight), building over internet, do you think there's a chance the cpu/mobo would be damaged during shipment? motherboard is gigabyte z170x gaming 3 and the case zalman z3 plus (in case necessary). should i tell the guys to remove the cooler before shipping?
If you have them assemble it for you have them remove (or just not put on in the first place) the heatsink. Skylake processors are having issues with aftermarket coolers that previous generations didn't have. The "pressure" of some aftermarket coolers is damaging (crushing) the CPU, and cracking the motherboard. Intel is actually suggesting removing the heatsink before shipping.
Hey and thank you for the tips. As i mentioned before, i'm buying this system over the internet and they said they are going to assemble the system and run it to check if everything is ok. So, they'll assemble everything and mount the cooler (also applying thermal paste) then run the system to make tests and then is it ok to remove the heatsink for shipping? i mean do i have to apply the thermal paste again when it arrives? will thermal paste dry out (is there such a thing?) and leave residue? seems silly but i need to know cause i'm a bit picky
When the paste comes, you should reapply it and mount the heatsink again. If you're concerned about residue, clean the top of the processor carefully with isopropyl alcohol. For any computer, it's recommended to take the heat sink out during shipping, especially for Skylake models—it's essential. Just search online for aftermarket cooling options that are safe for Skylake processors. This type of processor is very sensitive to pressure damage.
isopropyl alcohol is the brand name, also known as rubbing alcohol. You can usually find it at any dollar store, K Mart, or WalMart. It's effective for cleaning cuts and wounds, though it can cause burning. Good luck with your purchase!