08-10-2020 08:00 AM
08-10-2020 09:20 AM
weztmarch wrote:
Installed new i9-10900K processor into new ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX Z490 motherboard and immediately after I finish putting everything together (prior to first attempt to boot) I notice a significant amount of oily staining between the extended VRM heatsinks around the LGA socket... Attempted to clean with 99% isopropyl alcohol the best I could and I succeeded in removing most of it, but I didn't have time to remove the heatsink itself and examine closely yet because I needed to get back to work. As best I could tell from inspecting the front of the board I didn't notice any bulging or leaking capacitors, but I can't be sure with the heatsinks obstructing my view. So far everything is OK and I see nothing obviously wrong Windows 10 installed and PC behaves normally so far. Should I be more or less worried? Any insights into what this is? Electrolyte fluid, oil from a thermal pad, excess flux? Gonna remove the heatsinks later today when I find time, but this is a concern right now for the risk to my components.
Photos taken after cleaning with 99% iso
https://imgur.com/a/SG0lAF7
08-10-2020 10:07 AM
howxcore wrote:
sounds like a case of someone eating fried chicken over at asus manufacturing, and forgot to wash their hands before assembling your mobo 😛
08-10-2020 08:05 PM
weztmarch wrote:
No I don't think so.... ASUS motherboards are made in a fully automated machine assembly process.
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