ZGundam64

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Is there any way to save an AMD CPU that has bent pins? I was putting the processor in but first looked at the pins and noticed that some of the pins on the outer edge are bent.
 

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I did it to my s939 when dis mounting a SI-120, it was stuck on it and the SI-120 had a idiotic mounting system that applies more pressure to one side than the other if not careful....

luckily, I bent the pins back with needle nose pliers after 2 hours of work (since all the pins on one side of the damned thing was bent) and it works till this day

tbh, had i not fixed it then i would have gotten a A64 X2 for s939 or a cheap operteron 165 or 170, and that would have been nice since I cant find those parts now lol
 

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Thanks for the tips.

But now I found out that my Phenom II X4 940 wont work on my MA-GA770-UD3P :cry:

I have to get a new processor!! :cry:
 

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It seems it would be cheaper to replace the mb and return the other one.

Best MB for the Phenom II X4 940 under $100?

NM If I keep the 940, then I cant use the MB and memory. It'd be cheaper to replace processor, i think
 

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How come it won't work? Is it because the bent pins? I'm getting the same motherboard and processor. :eek:
 

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Yeah,mechanical pencil is the best way, but use the smallest possible size pencil 0.5mm.. and a very thin plastic ruler to check for pin alignments..I just fixed one of my Athlon X2 5000 using those things.. be careful!
 

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I found out that the 940 is NOT an AMD processor and it will not fit onto a GA-MA770-UD3P motherboard. Hence I had to get a GA-MA770-UD3.

Well everything is together and i will loading the OS now. Wish me luck! :)
 

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Sorry. I meant am AMD3 processor.


Well, problem solved. I was able to get the pins put back where they belonged without breaking them.

Also, I returned the 6GB DD3 memory I bought and traded it in for 8GB DDR2 memory, same price. :D I then bought the MB so now I have top return the other one to NewEgg.

Finished building it and started it up and it's smooth running! :D