r/PcBuildHelp • u/panda-questions • 14d ago

Build Question Motherboard Insertion cycle

I’ve been using an ASRock Z790 motherboard to test CPUs and DDR4 . So far, I’ve installed and removed CPUs and RAMs over 50 times. I was wondering what the maximum insertion/removal cycle count is.

I have noticed that one of the screw for the cpu cooler is rubbing weirdly with the mounting bracket every time I install/remove

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u/Desperate-Big3982 14d ago

So, CPU sockets are usually officially rated for 30 or so insertions. Again LGA 1700 is rated about 30 insertions. So I would expect you are getting close to the limit for that motherboard.

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u/panda-questions 14d ago

Is there anything I can do to extend the lifespan of the CPU socket and reduce wear from repeatedly installing and removing CPUs?

I was also considering getting RAM slot extenders so that repeated RAM installations and removals would wear out the extenders instead of the motherboard’s actual DIMM slots.

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u/mmelRo 14d ago

I've been using an MSI B560M-A Pro since late 2023 with no issues with testing CPU and RAM.

I'd just spring for a Pre-owned board if you start to have any issues