Bought a used B550, some paste in and around socket

[ShiBDiB]

Thanks for the help guys. Board also came with 2 standoffs cross-threaded with the wrong screws but freed these with 5mm socket underneath and PH1. Can't find a speck of dust on it so it seems someone messed up and couldn't get the screws out and returned it in this shape without really using it. Cooler was delayed so can't test it until Tuesday.

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I wouldn't bother messing with it. That should have 0 effect on anything.

 

[freeagent]

If it was AS5 you're screwed....

Has it happened to you or anyone you know? I have gotten it on pins from 462 and 939. It isn't conductive.

Gotta wonder that who even uses that anymore. That was the shit like back in 2005

It actually isn't bad at all on little 6 and 8 core parts. Spread it on thin. Try it out, and see..

I would of course choose other options for higher core count or higher power CPUs, but I have bought it in a pinch a few times and was surprised.

The key to it is using the right amount. There is such a thing as too much with it, and it does act as an insulator if you are too thick.

 

[eidairaman1]

Has it happened to you or anyone you know? I have gotten it on pins from 462 and 939. It isn't conductive.

It actually isn't bad at all on little 6 and 8 core parts. Spread it on thin. Try it out, and see..

I would of course choose other options for higher core count or higher power CPUs, but I have bought it in a pinch a few times and was surprised.

The key to it is using the right amount. There is such a thing as too much with it, and it does act as an insulator if you are too thick.

It is or was capacitive

 

[freeagent]

It is or was capacitive

Capacitive, but I used to finger paint with that stuff when I was new lol.. never had a problem

 

[eidairaman1]

Capacitive, but I used to finger paint with that stuff when I was new lol.. never had a problem

Nor have I, I just used a plastic card to spread it over dies and IHS, I still do it on any paste I use

 

[P4-630]

Has it happened to you or anyone you know? I have gotten it on pins from 462 and 939. It isn't conductive.

"While much safer than electrically conductive silver and copper greases, Arctic Silver 5 should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. While it is not electrically conductive, the compound is very slightly capacitive and could potentially cause problems if it bridges two close-proximity electrical paths."

Arctic Silver Incorporated - Arctic Silver 5

www.arcticsilver.com

 

[freeagent]

"While much safer than electrically conductive silver and copper greases, Arctic Silver 5 should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. While it is not electrically conductive, the compound is very slightly capacitive and could potentially cause problems if it bridges two close-proximity electrical paths."

Arctic Silver Incorporated - Arctic Silver 5

www.arcticsilver.com

Yes I understand that.. that wasn’t what I had asked.

 

[P4-630]

Personally never had any issues using AS5 in the past, just be sure to apply properly.