broken cpu pin computer wont start

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alosha007

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i noticed my cooler master 212 evo was making strange noises so i ordered a noctua fan, after installing it and putting my cpu/applying thermal paste my computer wont turn on, i took out the cpu and noticed 1 broken pin on the bottom row. everything was working fine yesterday could this be why it wont turn on now? please help me asap 🙁
 
Solution
Your board is a AM3 board which supports all variants of Phenom II/ Athlon II/ Sempron CPU's but it doesn't support AMD FX cpu's as FX requires AM3+ Boards.
finally recieved cpu, i am installing now but i have an aftermarker cooler/heatsink what is the most safe and effective way to apply thermal paste i got arctic silver 5 also please let me know asap as i am waiting to instal right now