[SOLVED] Dropped my processor and the corner is chipped

[sonnygaming8993]

As the title stated, i was taking out my i5-2500 processor to change new thermal paste. As i was wiping the old paste i accidentally dropped it on the ground and the corner is chipped. The problem is, i bented it back and putted back in but it doesn't show any signal on the display. After diagnosing the problem, i found out it's the ram slot that's causing this problem. I could only use 1 slot of ram because when i insert the second stick, my pc doesn't show signals. Therefore, I tested it with my old i3 and the 2 slots of RAM worked without any issues. What i'm trying to ask is whether there's any other way to fix my i5 or i should get an entirely new processor.

 

[drivinfast247]

As the title stated, i was taking out my i5-2500 processor to change new thermal paste. As i was wiping the old paste i accidentally dropped it on the ground and the corner is chipped. The problem is, i bented it back and putted back in but it doesn't show any signal on the display. After diagnosing the problem, i found out it's the ram slot that's causing this problem. I could only use 1 slot of ram because when i insert the second stick, my pc doesn't show signals. Therefore, I tested it with my old i3 and the 2 slots of RAM worked without any issues. What i'm trying to ask is whether there's any other way to fix my i5 or i should get an entirely new processor.

Sounds like it's toast.

 

[Bob125484]

I don't think there is a way to fix it. You should be able to buy a cheap 2nd or 3rd gen CPU on ebay.

 

[Turtle Rig]

As the title stated, i was taking out my i5-2500 processor to change new thermal paste. As i was wiping the old paste i accidentally dropped it on the ground and the corner is chipped. The problem is, i bented it back and putted back in but it doesn't show any signal on the display. After diagnosing the problem, i found out it's the ram slot that's causing this problem. I could only use 1 slot of ram because when i insert the second stick, my pc doesn't show signals. Therefore, I tested it with my old i3 and the 2 slots of RAM worked without any issues. What i'm trying to ask is whether there's any other way to fix my i5 or i should get an entirely new processor.

Maybe now you can upgarde to a 2600k and overclock her to 4.4Ghz 🤷‍♂️🙈

 

[sonnygaming8993]

I was looking at the Xeon E5s for potential upgrades. Is it good to pair it with a RX580 8GB?

 

[Tom (Not Tom's Hardware)]

I was looking at the Xeon E5s for potential upgrades. Is it good to pair it with a RX580 8GB?

I was looking at the Xeon E5s for potential upgrades. Is it good to pair it with a RX580 8GB?

Those are pretty good but be warned! Server Mobos normally support 1 PCIe slot

 

[sonnygaming8993]

Those are pretty good but be warned! Server Mobos normally support 1 PCIe slot

Which E5 and motherboard will you recommend? I'm on a budget and will only spend around $100 on motherboard and processor.

 

[mdd1963]

I saw entire i7-2600 HP business systems selling for $100 about 2 years ago...

(if you can get a good price, $25 or so, then jump to the 2600 for it's 8 threads...; they are useful!)

 

[sonnygaming8993]

Do i have to buy specific ECC rams for the LGA2011 boards or can I keep using my current desktop ram?