I need some advice on my i9 12900kf, which got bent due to heat. I recently installed a new water cooler, and when I checked, I found out that the CPU was bent. Now my PC won't even boot up; the fans start spinning for a moment and then shut off. Am I stuck just replacing the CPU, or is there something else I can do to fix it?
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You might want to check if the bending is caused by the pressure from the cooler. If that's the case, you could try loosening the mounting screws if you over-tightened them or look into getting a contact frame. Make sure everything is tightened evenly instead of cranking one side down fully before the other.
I added an Imgur link with photos—please don’t laugh at my situation!
Just to clarify, heat shouldn't have caused the CPU bending; it’s more likely due to incorrect installation of the cooler. Make sure the coolers are mounted correctly to avoid bending them in the future.
I guess it might be my fault then, but I've seen a lot of threads where users said their i9 12900k CPUs bent from heat. It’s frustrating!
I had the CPU in my hand, and it's definitely bent. I can show you a pic if you want!