Installing i7-950 into a x58a-gd65 mobo guidance

[thebigguy]

I currently just got some parts for building a new pc and this motherboard seems to require a lot of force to place the CPU down(more force than what is usually required) and I am 100% that if I put the required force on it will bend all the socket pins and guessing this is a bad thing. Am I correct on this?

Also if i am correct and the above is bad then I will need to know what torx screwdriver is required to undo the load plate a touch to allow for a standard connecting force without bending the pins. I have look at this place/google/intel but i have found nothing on to its size.

Hope someone could help soon so I can get my system built

thanks in advance and ask if you need any more information

 

[NovJoe]

You should have a installation manual from the Intel processor box on how you should install the processor chip.

If you can't find, follow the link below for the online guide from Intel website.
http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/299985.htm

 

[HU16E]

I will need to know what torx screwdriver is required to undo the load plate a touch to allow for a standard connecting force without bending the pins.

To do so would most likely void the warranty. Also, this type of a mod should never ever be necessary.

 

[thebigguy]

Thanks for your reply

I have done some other custom builds in the past just this one has me twitchy


I have read the intel manual and also the manual with the mobo and it just says put in and make sure it is aligned as required of course then press down on lever.

If I follow the manuals and it does bend my pins guessing it is a faulty board for being to tight and MSI will cover it under warranty to fix it?

 

[Henry]

They do take a fair amount of force to get them latched, you're not the first have a bit of concern. As long as the CPU is properly indexed in the socket there should be  nothing to worry about. Usually the ones that worry the most have built Intel 478 & AMD systems in the past and are used to the much lighter force required to close the latch on those plastic sockets.

 

[thebigguy]

They do take a fair amount of force to get them latched, you're not the first have a bit of concern. As long as the CPU is properly indexed in the socket there should be  nothing to worry about. Usually the ones that worry the most have built Intel 478 & AMD systems in the past and are used to the much lighter force required to close the latch on those plastic sockets.

ok thanks but if the pins do end up bending then its a faulty socket/load plate and i should be able to get a free replacement?

 

[HU16E]

ok thanks but if the pins do end up bending then its a faulty socket/load plate and i should be able to get a free replacement?

If an RMA is required, this thread could be linked, & should serve as plenty proof there was a concern with the board's socket . Only a couple choices here, either try to seat the CPU & continue with the build, or return the board to the vendor.

 

[NovJoe]

Usually, you should not have any bent pins problem if you follow the guidelines given and did not do any modification to the socket, i.e. custom HSF etc.

 

[thebigguy]

Usually, you should not have any bent pins problem if you follow the guidelines given and did not do any modification to the socket, i.e. custom HSF etc.

So if there is any problems it will be down to a faulty motherboard then?

 

[NovJoe]

So if there is any problems it will be down to a faulty motherboard then?

I do not know why you keep pointing to the motherboard. Care to explain?

The thing is very simple. If you have checked the pins and the board's socket before installing the processor, HSF (which you also have to check) and if the pins are fine and the socket is not loose, the motherboard should not caused any problems. If you assumed that you have followed the guidelines on the installation process but ends up with probably 'human error' or overlooking at some points of the installation process, I'll have to say it is 'User error', nothing to do with motherboard or HSF.

I would advice you to seek professional help on technical installation of the hardware physically, if you feel that you can't do the job. Assumptions give a 50% chance of making things go awry.

 

[Henry]

Quit procrastinating and get on with the assembly.

 

[Aaron]

Assumptions give a 50% chance of making things go awry.

Quit procrastinating and get on with the assembly.

Double agree.  (I love the word procrastinating, by the way. :lol_anim

thebigguy, you're worrying a bit too much.  As long as it's aligned; beef that sucker down!  It takes a bit of a push to get them in place.  The LGA sockets are quite notorious for requiring force as you can see from the replies in this thread.

The cover should be sticking up just the slightest, and the lever should be pretty loose 'til about half way down - after which it'll get pretty tough.  Just push it down the rest of the way and slide it underneath the retention piece.

 

[Bernhard]

I would advice you to seek professional help on technical installation of the hardware physically, if you feel that you can't do the job

I think enough has been said about it. Take the MB and CPU to your local computer store and let them do the job if you are uncomfortable with the amount of force required.

 

[thebigguy]

oh well I did it yesterday UK time and I followed the motherboard and Intel processor manuals. Making sure all notches line up and the arrow lines up and pulled down the lever as per manual then i heard a little creak so i stopped to look at the socket and noticed it had bent all the socket pins which is what i had concerns about

oh well guessing my concerns where correct

 

[Jack the Newbie]

and noticed it had bent all the socket pins

You bent ALL OF THEM?  Sorry, but if that really happened, there must have been something utterly wrong with the way you placed the CPU into the socket.  This would be the first time I hear about someone really benting all socket pins during CPU insertion. Can you please take pictures that document each key step of what you did exactlly and how you did it?  Or share at lease a picture that shows the damage?

 

[thebigguy]

I did everything as per the manual I even double and triple checked the position of the CPU to make sure before applying pressure. Also I have built custom pcs before and this has been the only one that has ever given me a problem.

5 Pictures here
http://img211.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=03012011145.jpg

Also if you had of placed it wrong it would not of bent all the pins because it would be sat on top of the bit where notches line up to and if it was off set it still would not of done all the pin.

 

[Aaron]

What I can see from the blurry pictures everything looks fine?

You do know that the pins aren't meant to be vertical and that they are already bent over, yes?

 

[NovJoe]

Frankly, nothing wrong with all the pictures. You may need to update yourself on how the current grid looks like and how the contacts are made.

Socket 478 (pin to hole contact - slot based)

LGA based (pinless contact - point based)

Like I mentioned in my last few posts. Assumptions give a 50% chance of making things go awry. I would advice you to seek professional help on technical installation of the hardware physically, if you feel that you can't do the job.

 

[dsp4live]

I had the same dilemma as the bigguy too. Never saw such a tight fit, but the upside is you need less Arctic Silver.'
Slam that puppy down and get to town.
I am glad to see more guys getting this mobo. I felt all alone until a couple of months ago.
Dont worry bigguy. This Dog Will Hunt. 4.2 on an i7 930 by using the EasySwitch on stock air right out of the box.
Then I brought it down to the sweet spot. 60+ hours a week never a single hiccup.