rustygrant
07-18-2007, 01:18 PM
I know I'm probably irritating people by droning about this, but, I asked this question and I don't feel as though I got a answer (if I did, please refer me)!
As I've said, my Zalman 9500's contact plate was grossly warped, similar to this, except considerably worse (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2005/08/18/zalman_asetek_cooler/2).:eek: It only contacted the CPU around the outer edges.
My question is, when I took off the 9500, I noticed that there seemed to be smooth marks on the edges, (a contrast to the usual matte/rough finish of the CPU) corresponding to where the 9500's warped plate contacted the CPU. I'm concerned that the unstable pressure of the HSF may have caused indentions into the CPU. My processor is running, but is running (possibly) slightly hot (~37-41 C).
Could the CPU be damaged?
If so, should I replace it? (I'm not seeing it likely that Zalman will reimburse me).
As I've said, my Zalman 9500's contact plate was grossly warped, similar to this, except considerably worse (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2005/08/18/zalman_asetek_cooler/2).:eek: It only contacted the CPU around the outer edges.
My question is, when I took off the 9500, I noticed that there seemed to be smooth marks on the edges, (a contrast to the usual matte/rough finish of the CPU) corresponding to where the 9500's warped plate contacted the CPU. I'm concerned that the unstable pressure of the HSF may have caused indentions into the CPU. My processor is running, but is running (possibly) slightly hot (~37-41 C).
Could the CPU be damaged?
If so, should I replace it? (I'm not seeing it likely that Zalman will reimburse me).