Will condensation from shipping harm your CPU?

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Will condensation from shipping harm your CPU?

Will condensation from shipping harm your CPU?

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War_Car
Member

104

05-24-2016, 06:33 PM

#1

I placed an order for a Ryzen 5 7500f (Tray) but didn't receive any call, leaving the CPU exposed to the cold. Upon touching the top and IHS, I noticed it felt slightly damp with some small water droplets. Is this concerning?

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War_Car

05-24-2016, 06:33 PM #1

I placed an order for a Ryzen 5 7500f (Tray) but didn't receive any call, leaving the CPU exposed to the cold. Upon touching the top and IHS, I noticed it felt slightly damp with some small water droplets. Is this concerning?

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MasterWes1
Junior Member

7

05-25-2016, 12:19 AM

#2

It's condensation caused by warm air from the room meeting the cold surface of the CPU heat spreader.
Not a serious issue.
Clean any extra droplets using a paper towel.
Allow the CPU to rest at room temperature for an hour.
Confirm no moisture remains and place the CPU in your computer.

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MasterWes1

05-25-2016, 12:19 AM #2

It's condensation caused by warm air from the room meeting the cold surface of the CPU heat spreader.
Not a serious issue.
Clean any extra droplets using a paper towel.
Allow the CPU to rest at room temperature for an hour.
Confirm no moisture remains and place the CPU in your computer.

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TrilogyXO
Member

154

05-25-2016, 03:48 AM

#3

It's condensation caused by warm air from the room meeting the cold surface of the CPU heat spreader.
Not a serious issue.
Clean any extra droplets using a paper towel.
Allow the CPU to rest at room temperature for an hour.
Confirm no moisture remains and place the CPU in your computer.

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TrilogyXO

05-25-2016, 03:48 AM #3

It's condensation caused by warm air from the room meeting the cold surface of the CPU heat spreader.
Not a serious issue.
Clean any extra droplets using a paper towel.
Allow the CPU to rest at room temperature for an hour.
Confirm no moisture remains and place the CPU in your computer.

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loltribo
Posting Freak

870

05-25-2016, 12:29 PM

#4

Sure, it seems like you're asking if you need to take any further action based on something that occurred on Friday.

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loltribo

05-25-2016, 12:29 PM #4

Sure, it seems like you're asking if you need to take any further action based on something that occurred on Friday.

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redstoneur
Member

57

05-27-2016, 07:57 AM

#5

Yes, it makes sense once the CPU has been running for a while.

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redstoneur

05-27-2016, 07:57 AM #5

Yes, it makes sense once the CPU has been running for a while.