I recently built my first PC and while handling my 9800x3D CPU, I accidentally dropped it from about 1-2 inches onto my table. It didn't hit the IHS side, but instead landed on the contact points. I checked for any visible damage and didn't notice anything unusual. Since this is my first builder experience, I'm a bit nervous about the potential consequences. Thankfully, the AM5 chips don't have pins, so I'm not worrying about bent pins. How likely is it that my CPU is still fine?
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You’re probably in the clear! Unless you had a really unlucky drop, a small fall like that typically doesn’t cause damage. I dropped my 7800X3D from about five feet onto a hard floor and it still runs perfectly after a year, even with a little corner damage. If you can’t see anything wrong, go ahead and give it a shot!
That’s reassuring! I really can’t afford to replace it, so I’ll hope for the best. PC building is way pricier than I expected!