Thermal Paste on cpu socket?

[kostas1127]

So i installed my new tx3 evo and when i wanted to put new paste there was a burst and some paste went to the edges of the cpu i cleaned it but some of it went to the edges of the socket (look at pictures) the rest is clean but this is like a stain i cant wipe it away can it cause any damage? it works perfectly ,tempes are awesome
Pic=http://imgur.com/LeVi4cY the paste on on there there but its like a stain

 

[Gam3r01]

If it didnt make it into the pins, you have nothing to worry about.

 

[kostas1127]

Its working 7 hours straight without any problems do you believe it can cause any problem in the future?

 

[Gam3r01]

Nah

 

[kostas1127]

One final question when i removed my intel cooler stock in order to install the new one i bent one of the fins on the stock cooler but i fixed them with a screwdriver could this affect the cooler's performance?

 

[Gam3r01]

Bent fins can "technically" lower thermal performance, but in reality its non measurable. Plus you bent them back so it wouldnt matter.