You're unsure if your motherboard is faulty after setting up your PC for the first time.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You're unsure if your motherboard is faulty after setting up your PC for the first time.

RulwenJr
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11-06-2016, 05:30 AM

Your AMD ASRock motherboard lacks a metal CPU socket. The small movement arm helps, but you might need to upgrade for stability.

RulwenJr

11-06-2016, 05:30 AM #1

Your AMD ASRock motherboard lacks a metal CPU socket. The small movement arm helps, but you might need to upgrade for stability.

Flimpion
Member

123

11-06-2016, 05:23 PM

Sure, here are some images for you.

Flimpion

11-06-2016, 05:23 PM #2

Sure, here are some images for you.

MrMeerkat21
Member

11-08-2016, 12:17 AM

Sorry, I don’t understand. I’m using AM4 but the instructions are for AM5, so it’s different. Thanks for your quick reply!

MrMeerkat21

11-08-2016, 12:17 AM #3

Sorry, I don’t understand. I’m using AM4 but the instructions are for AM5, so it’s different. Thanks for your quick reply!

Frogimouse
Member

217

11-08-2016, 07:12 AM

AM4 includes the pins directly on the CPU, eliminating the need for a socket cover.

Frogimouse

11-08-2016, 07:12 AM #4

AM4 includes the pins directly on the CPU, eliminating the need for a socket cover.

IcemanLFC
Member

175

11-08-2016, 08:04 AM

AM4 and earlier AMD connectors just provide a sliding mechanism to secure the processor. Modern LGA chips, such as AM5, include a metal shield that exerts force on the heat spreader.

IcemanLFC

11-08-2016, 08:04 AM #5

AM4 and earlier AMD connectors just provide a sliding mechanism to secure the processor. Modern LGA chips, such as AM5, include a metal shield that exerts force on the heat spreader.