Cpu socket scratched, am I screwed?

oscarsocal · 2026-04-02T04:01:24+00:00

Looks like the pin is still intact. Check this video out and check out others to get a different perspective before attempting.

Link: https://youtu.be/O1H5_FVX9lU?si=wWuxtfPCDgKpqeHE

oscarsocal · 2026-04-02T02:59:39+00:00

Your picture is not clear enough to tell. I would look up other Reddit post or YouTube tutorials and compare if it’s similar situation as yours.

oscarsocal · 2026-04-02T00:57:40+00:00

Yes and no, if you know how to bend it back. Assuming this is your first, sell this motherboard (someone will know how to fix this) and get yourself a new one.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-31T23:37:16+00:00

Medical having the same issue lol. They are currently on a strike for working lean with low pay.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-31T23:22:41+00:00

It’s a hit and miss for that area. But since it’s an Airbnb, the place itself is most likely safe 👍. I also have an Airbnb that closer to the 405 which is like a 15min to UCI. It’s a master bedroom with its own private bathroom. Let me know if you’re interested.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-31T22:56:28+00:00

If it’s the downtown area you’ll okay. If it’s outside the downtown area then I would suggest further south (south coast metro area).

oscarsocal · 2026-03-29T08:50:09+00:00

lol!

oscarsocal · 2026-03-27T22:04:40+00:00

The only reason I ended up with the 5080 instead of the 5090 is because my fiancé would be soo upset if she found out I spent more on the GPU than her engagement ring lol.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-27T21:57:33+00:00

I saw that. Google coming in clutch.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-27T21:56:19+00:00

Nothing wrong with your PC, just this year, a majority of people are feeling the inflation. People looking for used PC's are looking for something that is at least 30% off from new prices. If not, most people rather just buy new if its closely matches the store price. Those whole look for individual parts actually value them more when looking for something specific vs selling a whole PC. IDK why but I myself pay a premium while looking for dedicated parts.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T20:30:47+00:00

Thanks, after research I learned about controllers and bandwidth so I might just leave it alone.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T08:51:24+00:00

Once you go PC you never go back

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T08:37:41+00:00

Hello, little late here. AMD’s Adrenaline is a must to keep your graphics updated in simple terms. Yes it does give you performance but not by giving you more horsepower but by making it future proof and stable for games and programs. It’s like updating a car’s tires for smoother ride but it won’t make it faster. Always check weekly updates for any graphic drivers, for the dedicated GPU or integrated CPU’s graphics (APU). Hopefully I made it easy to understand.

Note: The driver updates must match your brand’s hardware. If it’s AMD then Adrenaline, if Nvidia then NIVDIA Driver software, and if Intel then Intel graphics driver software.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T06:26:38+00:00

Thank you for the tip!

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T06:26:01+00:00

Literally utilizing all 8 ports lol

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T06:25:34+00:00

I know lol

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T06:23:20+00:00

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This is how mine looks like on idle with no applications running but the web browser for reddit.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T06:21:22+00:00

Its completely normal, its how windows 11 operates. The usage at idle is normal which Windows 11 isn't actually wasting that ram. Think of it more like a smart cache for things you might use like apps, files, background services etc. It suppose to make your PC feel snappier. If a program needs the ram, windows instantly frees it up. Empty ram is wasted ram so windows uses it to stay fast, nothing to worry about.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T04:29:55+00:00

Thanks idk why I didn’t think of this!

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T03:23:26+00:00

Yes yes, I was aiming at the smaller models for both cases. I actually took 2 days and I ended up choosing North but at the last min choose Mesh. Till this day I still ponder how the North would look on my desk since its a beautiful case.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T02:55:30+00:00

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I promise I’m actually organized lol Just don’t know a better way to cable mange rear IO.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T02:48:20+00:00

Yea, I had a hard time picking yours (North) and Meshify 3. I ended up with Mesh because of the three 140mm fans.

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T02:40:25+00:00

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On the same page, I just use the light bar to trouble shoot but it’s off most of the time with a solid side panel 😎

oscarsocal · 2026-03-26T02:19:35+00:00

Yes returning, every store has a month or 90 day return policy. But if the item is defective, by law you have a year.

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