CPU has bent pins?

elomrani.adam

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Hello. I had a computer that ran an AMD fx-8350 Processor. I got a new I7 7700K, but I was dumb enough to not realize AMD mobos do not work with Intel CPUs. However, after I found out, I tried to re-install my old CPU, but it didn't want to go in the socket. I realised I bent some pins, while trying to straighten them I broke one off so I lost hope. Yesterday, I just bought a new CPU (AMD fx-8350) and tried to install it, it fit in. I was really relieved, but then when I tried to put my liquid cooler in, it litteraly somehow twisted and ripped the whole CPU out of its socket. It bent TWO pins, it's only two. but I do not want to try and fix it (afraid I'll break it off) My stupid cooler is the thing I cannot install, and more over I don't even know the model of it so I cannot look it up, (it is a Corsair liquid cooler with a round connector) Any suggestions of what I can do now? (I returned the i7 so I can't buy a whole new mobo)


UPDATE: My cooler is most likely the Corsair Hydro H90 140mm.
 
Solution
Coolers have mounting brackets which will differ for different chips. So amd requires a different set from intel.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/hydro-series-h90-140mm-high-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler
Pages 6-8 show you amd specific parts and their installation.
For bent pins, yes you can straighten them carefully...with a set of pointed pincers, gently (don't pull on them) grip them near the top and slowly straighten into the same shape as pins around it.

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Coolers have mounting brackets which will differ for different chips. So amd requires a different set from intel.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/hydro-series-h90-140mm-high-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler
Pages 6-8 show you amd specific parts and their installation.
For bent pins, yes you can straighten them carefully...with a set of pointed pincers, gently (don't pull on them) grip them near the top and slowly straighten into the same shape as pins around it.
 
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