I'm building my first PC and just received my new 7500f tray processor. When I opened the package, I noticed some slight smudges on it. Is this something I should be concerned about? It was sold as new, and the PINs seem to be fine. Any advice would be appreciated!
2 Answers
As long as the processor posts and runs stable, you're in the clear. That stuff is likely just a protective mask over the capacitors.
I've read that it's actually pretty common to see some smudges on processors. I can't remember why exactly, but you shouldn't worry about it.
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