something wrong with my cpu???

[method526]

so i am getting ready to part out my system. i take out my cpu and start cleaning the thermal paste off the chip, when i notice a bit of darkness on my cpu. cpu has been on stock clocks since the beginning of use. picture:

it's that little area at the top corner. is there something wrong with my cpu, or is it still good?

pins dont seem to be bent, right?

 

[travva]

no offense but that's the worst picture in history. can you take a better pic?

 

[method526]

no offense but that's the worst picture in history. can you take a better pic?

i tried taking it in the light, but everything is just white without the flash. if i can see it fine, and i have horrible vision, then you should be able to see it. look at the top corner to see a slight dark area.

 

[erocker]

Does it look burnt or just darkened? Oxidized maybe? The darker contacts just look dark, the picture is blurry. Check your CPU socket for bent pins.

 

[method526]

updated pix

 

[method526]

nvm i've received my answer. i guess i was overreacting as the chip was fine before i pulled it out.

 

[segalaw19800]

use a little brasso to clean it

 

[erocker]

You don't need Brasso, I wouldn't use the stuff on a CPU, it chemically burns away the metal. An eraser used lightly will clean it nicely.

 

[Fourstaff]

It aint broken, why fix it?

 

[Flyordie]

Looks like current oxidization on the contacts. Usually means the CPU isn't making good contact with the pins.