This processor included adhesive for installation.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop This processor included adhesive for installation.

CYANDEWW
Junior Member

04-22-2016, 07:35 PM

Hello, your question about the glue on your CPU is understandable. If you're unsure if it's normal or need advice, sharing more details could help. Let me know!

CYANDEWW

04-22-2016, 07:35 PM #1

Hello, your question about the glue on your CPU is understandable. If you're unsure if it's normal or need advice, sharing more details could help. Let me know!

Kzxn
Member

04-24-2016, 01:08 AM

Seems identical to my 7800x3D I purchased last month. They applied a protective coating to the exposed parts—nothing to be concerned about. My original 7900x from the start didn’t have this treatment.

Kzxn

04-24-2016, 01:08 AM #2

_Wild_Dog_
Member

170

04-24-2016, 03:07 AM

I acquired my Ryzen 7800X3D in April 2023. It doesn’t have any "glue" or protective coating. There may be worries about exposed capacitors—those gold pin-like components on the green PCB—possibly due to liquid metal used as thermal paste, which could cause short circuits if they touch. Manufacturers are likely improving their processes to handle this issue.

_Wild_Dog_

04-24-2016, 03:07 AM #3

RedFoxxGaming
Member

178

04-25-2016, 07:41 AM

Secured the unit in place. Current readings show 28°C with an ambient of 20°C, everything appears normal.

RedFoxxGaming

04-25-2016, 07:41 AM #4

Secured the unit in place. Current readings show 28°C with an ambient of 20°C, everything appears normal.