If your AMD CPU has bent pins, you may not be entirely out of luck -- even if the pins are smashed flat. Here's how we brought back two CPUs from otherwise-lethal injuries. Share on Facebook (opens in ...

I just finished replacing my CPU going from an AMD Ryzen 2600 to a Ryzen 3800X. I've always known AMD platforms to be a pain when removing the CPU, normally resulting in bent CPU pins. So, I decided ...

AMD is all systems go with their next-gen socket AM5, that would replace their traditional motherboard and CPU pin layouts for at least their Ryzen 7000 lineup. And now, it seems like the socket has ...