Hi there!
I need help! I am currently installing my first setup:
Ryzen Threadripper 1920x
Gigabyte X399 Designare EX
Be Quiet Silent Loop 120 mm (with TR mount + screws)
The liquid cooler was very tight to install and first it wasn't in contact with the thermal paste. The BIOS was running ca 70-80C temperatures (160-176F).
I then tried to tighten the screws so the cooler made contact with the paste. One of the screws broke in half during this operation but I ignored it, as the cooler seemed to be tight and mounted.
BIOS was ok, was showing correct clock speeds at 3 ghz something, but on Windows 10 computer seemed very slow. It's throttling at 0.6 ghz (I assume it's Threadripper's throttling clock speed).
I disassembled the motherboard and took a closer look. I realised the screws went partly through the mobo, and some ugly looking marks, as you can see in the pictures:
Imgur motherboard pictures
Now my question is, did I damage the motherboard during the installation? Is it possible that it is thermal throttling because of the damage? Or is my problem something else?
If so, how the h*ll is it possible that by tightening the screws you can damage it and there are some traces below the mount? Please help...
I need help! I am currently installing my first setup:
Ryzen Threadripper 1920x
Gigabyte X399 Designare EX
Be Quiet Silent Loop 120 mm (with TR mount + screws)
The liquid cooler was very tight to install and first it wasn't in contact with the thermal paste. The BIOS was running ca 70-80C temperatures (160-176F).
I then tried to tighten the screws so the cooler made contact with the paste. One of the screws broke in half during this operation but I ignored it, as the cooler seemed to be tight and mounted.
BIOS was ok, was showing correct clock speeds at 3 ghz something, but on Windows 10 computer seemed very slow. It's throttling at 0.6 ghz (I assume it's Threadripper's throttling clock speed).
I disassembled the motherboard and took a closer look. I realised the screws went partly through the mobo, and some ugly looking marks, as you can see in the pictures:
Imgur motherboard pictures
Now my question is, did I damage the motherboard during the installation? Is it possible that it is thermal throttling because of the damage? Or is my problem something else?
If so, how the h*ll is it possible that by tightening the screws you can damage it and there are some traces below the mount? Please help...