So, basically I ruined my ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming i7. I had the PC running fine from first boot after build. So I decided to do my normal cleaning routine by removing TIM, dusting and replacing and when all said and done I destroyed my LGA socket. The pins aren't broke, but they are bent way to much beyond my repair abilities. So far I have yet to see one that has broke. Just bent. So, I was afraid I burnt my i5-6600k up as well. I have yet to test it on another z170 board due to not knowing many in my area since I just moved here and I wouldn't wanna chance on damaging anyone else's equipment.
I ordered a new i5-6500k as well which was DOA, in-law let me use his system to check. Now currently being RMA'd.
Also at the same time I ordered a GA-Z170X-UD5 from Amazons used section for $159.99 that was being fulfilled by the amazon warehouse. I video taped opening the box and sure enough there were bent pins on the motherboard. I Returned that board as well, plus was given a credit from them because the advertisement was "LIKE NEW: Owner opened the box and see that the product wasn't the right part. All the peripherals weren't opened except the motherboard packaging was. It's doesn't take a rocket scientist to see he also noticed the bent pins and sent it back. I sent a very detailed response on why they refuse to do quality control. So they gave me the refund plus a credit that would make up for the cost of buying a brand new motherboard. I don't want to have to keep spending more money on this computer since I'm in the whole already for the i5-6600k + the ASRock Fatal1ty which in mind was one amazing board.
Sorry for the long story but wanted to air it out and vent a little bit. I have an Amazon Credit of $182.78. I want to find the best motherboard out there for under that price hopefully thats NEW and not USED... 2 times using the used section and both were crap. HD IPS monitor and now this.
My current items that work just fine are listed as follows:
(Case
Rosewill Challenger Mid ATX (Heavily Mod'd to fit the Kraken x61 in the Front part of the case to act as the intake. Works like a champ and looks awesome
(GPU GTX 970 FTW ACX 2.0 (which will be replaced once my EVGA que pops on EVGA Step Up for the 1070, Only 100 more so why not)
(RAM G. Skill RIPJAW V 2400mhz (2x8gb dual channel kit)
(Storage Samsung 850 EVO 500gb + WD 1TB)
(PSU EVGA SuperNOVA G2 (550 Watt)
And a Blu-Ray Disc
So, the RMA'd i5-6600k is on it's way, and I have $182.78 on Amazon to get the motherboard. This website has a lot of credible specialist and am in need of help. I've read reviews. but narrowing it down is the tough part.
I will only be using 1 GPU, will be getting an M.2 SSD eventually and also sata ports pointing to the front of the case and not the side. Also a cool looking board would be great. I'd like it to be ATX as well and not E-ATX.
So if you take the time to read this I really appreciate it. Any recommendations would be great. Thank you so much on you guys expert opinions...
I ordered a new i5-6500k as well which was DOA, in-law let me use his system to check. Now currently being RMA'd.
Also at the same time I ordered a GA-Z170X-UD5 from Amazons used section for $159.99 that was being fulfilled by the amazon warehouse. I video taped opening the box and sure enough there were bent pins on the motherboard. I Returned that board as well, plus was given a credit from them because the advertisement was "LIKE NEW: Owner opened the box and see that the product wasn't the right part. All the peripherals weren't opened except the motherboard packaging was. It's doesn't take a rocket scientist to see he also noticed the bent pins and sent it back. I sent a very detailed response on why they refuse to do quality control. So they gave me the refund plus a credit that would make up for the cost of buying a brand new motherboard. I don't want to have to keep spending more money on this computer since I'm in the whole already for the i5-6600k + the ASRock Fatal1ty which in mind was one amazing board.
Sorry for the long story but wanted to air it out and vent a little bit. I have an Amazon Credit of $182.78. I want to find the best motherboard out there for under that price hopefully thats NEW and not USED... 2 times using the used section and both were crap. HD IPS monitor and now this.
My current items that work just fine are listed as follows:
(Case
Rosewill Challenger Mid ATX (Heavily Mod'd to fit the Kraken x61 in the Front part of the case to act as the intake. Works like a champ and looks awesome(GPU
GTX 970 FTW ACX 2.0 (which will be replaced once my EVGA que pops on EVGA Step Up for the 1070, Only 100 more so why not)(RAM
G. Skill RIPJAW V 2400mhz (2x8gb dual channel kit)(Storage
Samsung 850 EVO 500gb + WD 1TB)(PSU
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 (550 Watt)And a Blu-Ray Disc
So, the RMA'd i5-6600k is on it's way, and I have $182.78 on Amazon to get the motherboard. This website has a lot of credible specialist and am in need of help. I've read reviews. but narrowing it down is the tough part.
I will only be using 1 GPU, will be getting an M.2 SSD eventually and also sata ports pointing to the front of the case and not the side. Also a cool looking board would be great. I'd like it to be ATX as well and not E-ATX.
So if you take the time to read this I really appreciate it. Any recommendations would be great. Thank you so much on you guys expert opinions...
