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Possible Bending in 12700F. Any Cure? Opinion Please.

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Processor Intel Core i7 12700F @ PL1=PL2=150 Watts
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Dear, Techpowerup forumers,

I have owned my new system for two years now. It consists of an i7 12700F on an MSI B650M Mortar motherboard with a cooler, Deepcool AK400 with another CM SickleFlow fan in push-pull config.

My PL1=PL2 are both set at 150W. My CPU temps. used to be really low. Even with Prime95 max heat preset it would be under 74°C; even if I turn my room into a hot box all fans off, ventilators,windows and doors closed at noon in the harshest summer day possible with stress test for 50mins! My boost used to be really good at ~ 4.9GHz (Now just 3.8GHz). But of late my temperature by 12-15°C for same PL1,2 settings and no bios update. I suspect a bent cpu (?) Here are pictures after disassembly:
CPU:
cpu1.jpg


Heatsink base:
hs1.jpg


What do you think? No, I do not have any socket mods installed, CPU looks ok, flat. But today after watching this very short video, I am not sure, think the left side of the longest side where the Intel etching starts maybe is a bit bent (not sure). Dont have any special equipment. Used a clear plastic scale just seems ok and not sure at the same time.

IF I assume my CPU is BENT, but just a little bit. Can it be saved/repaired diy. Say I use the Thermalright CPU bracket, now, would it straighten the bent overtime? Any other way?

Thank you and Please, help!
 
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TIM is dried out, probably just needs a thorough cleaning and new application.
 
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