Recent content by Tiv

Gentlemen: Perhaps I can help put this matter to rest. The motherboard in question has likely been subjected to a "rework". A "rework" are changes to board components that occur after mass production but prior to shipment to distributors. This is a common practice amongst motherboard...

Gents: I represent a MB maker and can assure you that most motherboard makers most assuredly do not straighten pins in 775 CPU sockets. If the pins are bent then the Factory warranty is voided. As someone else has indicated you should be greatful that they just don''t send back the board...

If I may gents: I represent a motherboard maker of which many of you likely have our boards in your systems. (No, I am not from Asus). This particular thread caught my eye. The idea of a "longevity test" is an interesting notion but it is not viable for a few simple reasons. The main one...