CPU damaged?

[ravenomega]

I had recently cleaned my CPU of thermal paste because I was installing an H100 cooler and I noticed on the top of the CPU that there are 2 spots that feel like tiny tiny holes the size of the tip of like a paper clip. You could barely notice them but I was wondering if it could become a problem? I always touch the CPU by the edges and I've never touched the top except for cleaning it. I had gotten it about 2 weeks ago. Is it also possible that it could be hardened/dried up thermal paste that is really just stuck and hardened to the CPU from the stock cooler I had on it?

 

[rolli59]

Doubt that they are holes but might be dents with paste in them. Do not think it is anything to worry about if everything was working fine.

 

[jerry6]

probably nothing , old paste should have been dissolved when you cleaned the cpu prior to installing the new water cooler .

 

[ravenomega]

Just worried because I had just bought it and I thought it was cracks or something. : /
I was also told that I should just remove all of the old T.I.M. I don't know how to and it doesn't seem necessary.

 

[clutchc]

Can you post a pic? I never saw a damaged heat spreader like you describe.

 

[jerry6]

you should clean old paste to get a good connection with no air between surfaces . 97% ISOPRopyol alcool , I use Goo Gone then clean that with eye wash with .03% boric acid , not sure others would use my method but it's worked for over 100 cooler install changes . And use a lint free cloth or coffee filters

 

[ravenomega]

I can't really take a pic because I'm currently using it and I doubt my camera would pick it up but I haven't had any problems. I actually was just running some stress tests and my temps are fine. Lets just say it looks like a dirt spot and it feels smooth when you slide your finger across it. It's pretty centered and I had noticed it when cleaning it. If I were to slide the tip of my nail across it you would somewhat feel it. Also, I cleaned it with q-tips, rubbing alcohol and coffee filters.

 

[payturr]

It's just a heat spreader, not the actual processor, so don't worry about it bro.

 

[ravenomega]

Yeah I guess I shouldn't worry about it. The temps seem to be fine and all and it runs smooth.