Recent content by Torkil

Why exactly is that? The CPU is wedged in between two pieces of hard plastic similar to the original clam shell. Since the cavity was too large I put it in a bag and put a piece of foam next to it to keep it in place. I agree the original shell had been better since it would ensure zero movement...

Thank you for your candid opinions about my packaging job. They sent me plenty of pictures of bent pins, here's one: My beef is solely with this picture they sent me of my CPU still in the improvised clam shell. I zoomed in on it and the top 4 pins at the right edge in the circle are the...

I RMA'ed an unstable generation 1. Ryzen CPU. Upon receiving it the vendor said it had damaged pins and my packaging was to blame. I thought that was odd, since I believe I packaged it rather well, but I know CPU's er fragile things. However, they provided a number of pictures of their unpacking...