TIM is dried out, probably just needs a thorough cleaning and new application.
Might try only after cpu bracket arrives. Really afraid now. If there is very little bending will the bracket fix it? Any other way? Please read my reply to Mr. Bill_Bright for more details. Thank you.
First, it is not "bent". Bent would suggest damage - even a crease in the metal. It may be slightly curved in a
concave (inward) or convex (outward) manner, but not bent.
There is no physical damage, but I just have a clear plastic scale/ruler.
I included a tomshardware linked video, just 22 secs (please look at it). The proper way is to put the cpu back into the socket of the mother and then use an illuminated source in the back and on the front a straight opaque object is used to see if there is deformity and light passes through. I was not able to take off the motherboard. But tested with just the cpu put onto a straight place, using phone torch and using a thick card that came with my TUF graphics card. Seems like little arch is the on the extreme left side of the cpu (concave, not tested on the socket, reminding!). Not that much in the video, but less than half, very little. If I do this (both) centre to centre and both diagonals no light comes out. Really confuse??? Its normal? Like you said. I also tested on the extreme right of the cpu (long side) this time no light comes out. Normal? Also I had to use opaque card assumed straight. I do not have calibrated metal scale at the moment. What do you think?
Second, this would not happen years after use - unless the CPU was removed and subject to some extreme physical abuse.
No, never! I never rough used. I treat my system like a newborn baby. Extremely aware of these things.This is the first time I have removed this cpu because no other software solutions were working.
Second, this would not happen years after use - unless the CPU was removed and subject to some extreme physical abuse. So if you have a concave or convex IHS, it came that way from the factory.
My did. I always monitor my cpu and other components temps regularly. Because, previously I had a Haswell locked quad core i5. This is my most expensive setup ever, I am not getting another. I went from 4 cores to 12 cores hdd to nvme ssd. I was really paranoid of damage. Chcked regularly only in August of previous after checking for 1 year, across every season did I stop.
Secondly, you forget one thing 12th gen had/has this bending/deforming issue (esp.(less) i7,(more) i9). Thermalright bracket was invented 3-4 months after I assembled my system (?) Atleast not available at all after invention for 2 months. I also did not pay much attention because my DC AK 400 cooler was lightweight enough.
Having said all that, unless you broke the bond somehow, I suspect something else is happening here. While it is true the efficiency of TIM decreases over time, it typically is only by 3 - 5°C. Not 12 - 15°C. And so a fresh new layer of TIM will typically only improve cooling by that 3 - 5°C.
And to the point, if you "need" those 3 - 5°C to prevent crossing over thermal protection thresholds, you are already too close, clearly indicating another problem. Case cooling is the most common cause - assuming default clocks and voltages.
Are all case fans spinning properly? CPU fan? Do you have good flow of cool air through the case? Is the case interior, vents and filters clean of heat trapping dust? Do you have good cable management?
Firstly: Yes, drastic change in temp. Also, 1GHz less boost. These are drastic changes. TIM used was Kingpin Kpx (already 2 yrs old when applied. Also, please notice there's hardly any tim on the hs base. Never happened before removing cpu.
Secondly: Yes case is clean all fans working properly tested really well continuously for a years. What do you suggest, now?
These are really drastic changes, i have not even put the cpu back out of fear. Its been 8 days now.
If I get the cpu bracket now will it cure any bending (assumed there is bending, yes), reduce temp overtime any other way? Or no hope left. Please, reply. Thank you for replying thoroughly, you always do. Thanks again.
Doesn't the socket tend to flex on LGA1700? That's why there is a contact frame for the socket. Maybe one of those will help prove better cooler contact to the IHS.
Sorry for the US Amazon link, I see you are in India.
It wasn't invented when I assembled my PC. Please, do not apologise.
If there is very little bending will the bracket fix it? Any other way? Do you know of diy repair. Please read my reply to Mr. Bill_Bright for more details. Thank you.
If the chip itself doesn't look bent, then bending issue did not occur. Buy a BCF anyway - it's $10 or so and peace of mind is worth it. The LGA1700 (and presumably, 1851 as well) ILM is dogshit. I use Thermalright's - Thermal Grizzly's also works, buy whatever you can find cheaper (or faster locally).
Once the CPU is physically damaged, there is no going back.
Please read all my replies to Mr. Bill_Bright for more details and please reply. Is there no way to un-bend or mitigate for just a little, very little bend on one side maybe (cannot be sure now, unless calibrated scale arrives). No other way, none, to save the cpu? no physical damage cracks or anything to the pcb or anything! Thank you.
I've seen no credible suggestion that the default LGA 1700 retention mechanism causes
direct physical damage to the CPU. It can warp the IHS enough to reduce cold plate contact, thus raising temperatures, but that isn't quite the same as
bending the CPU. In the OP's case, I would assume something else went wrong; maybe your heatsink was slightly loose to begin with and your dog bumped into the machine. Maybe a fan is on the fritz. Maybe your fan curve got screwed up somehow, or your power limit settings changed.
There's no harm in grabbing a Thermalright contact frame now that you have to reseat/repaste the CPU anyway. They're certainly affordable, adding one probably will help a bit with cooling. But aftermarket contact frames aren't really supposed to address some sort of critical physical threat to the health of your CPU; they're designed for people looking
to eke out every last bit of thermal headroom. IIRC, derbaur himself (owner of ThermalGrizzly, which sells contact frames) said that most people shouldn't bother.
I'd guess that if you put the machine back together correctly, double check all the fans, double check your BIOS settings, and clean any intake filters, you'll see temps get back in line.
Please, read my replies to Mr. Bill_Bright to get all answers and more info. Please do not mind. Thank you for thorough reply.
Is there no way to un-bend or mitigate for just a little, very little bend on one side maybe (cannot be sure now, unless calibrated scale arrives). No other way, none? no physical damage cracks or anything to the pcb or anything! Thank you, again. Please reply, if any solution found.
Get a heatsink with a baseplate
Mr. eidaraman, of you had read it already, then I apologise. But could you read all my replies to Mr. Bill_Bright, for more information and reply back. Please .
