1155 Foxconn Sockets burn

Chock

http://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php...-lga-1155.html

once again id say

foxconn realy didnt learn anything from the past

Sneakers · 01-17-2011, 15:48 | posts: 2,631 | Location: Sweden

Really, they still have problems making a socket that doesn't burn the chips?

Tat3 · **Memory**: 3*2Gb 8-8-8-20 @ 1680MHz

You should have used other source or give google translate link too.

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Originally Posted by http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2011/01/17/has-intel-socket-pin-burnout-returned-to-lg/1

Has 'Pin Burn-out' Returned with LGA1155?

Does Intel's new LGA1155 socket suffer from the same 'pin burn-out' problems that we first saw on the company's LGA1156 socket? That's what the TechReaction blog claims; its Gigabyte P67A-UD4 and UD7 boards, which both feature Foxconn LGA1155 sockets, have suffered from socket burn in the VCC power delivery area.

However, it's worth noting that the site claims this only occurs after extreme overclocking, much like the original burn-outs on the LGA1156 socket.

It could be an isolated incident, as we've not heard of any other reports yet, and our UD4 is still working perfectly, despite being subjected to strenuous overclocking sessions. TechReaction also hasn't provided any details about how the burn-out occurred, although it does say that it contacted Gigabyte eight days ago to raise the issue, but has yet to hear back.

We've just checked a couple of other boards from our own quarters, and both the MSI P67A-GD65 and Asus P8P67 (Deluxe and WS) use LOTES sockets instead of Foxconn ones. That said, LOTES sockets weren't entirely immune to the original problems with the LGA1156 socket either.

If you own a different LGA1155 board that uses another brand of socket, then please drop us a note with the details, and we may be able to look into this further.

Could this be a serious quality-control problem with Foxconn sockets, or is it a non-issue that's only relevant to a minority of overclockers? Let us know your thoughts in the forums.

Mannerheim · 01-17-2011, 16:12 | posts: 4,484 | Location: Finland / Helsinki

Dont OC if u cant afford it x)

deltatux · 01-17-2011, 17:11 | posts: 18,943 | Location: Toronto, Canada

Still an issue since this is kind of a defect ain't it? These boards advertise overclocking, thus, these board should withstand overclocks.

deltatux

PhantomCracking · 01-17-2011, 17:29 | posts: 473 | Location: Tennessee

Like it says though, under "extreme" overclocking. As long as you don't run some insane Vcore, should be fine.

I adopted the P55 at launch and it has a foxconn "bad" socket. ..Been running it at 4Ghz since, minus a week or two period.

aircool · 01-17-2011, 17:43 | posts: 13,428 | Location: Devon, In A Little Town.

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Originally Posted by deltatux

Still an issue since this is kind of a defect ain't it? These boards advertise overclocking, thus, these board should withstand overclocks.

deltatux

Not necessarily, if you think about it (if its a case of overclocking directly causing this). As you can sell a board on the basis that the warranties are voided when overclocked and market it as a board for overclocking.

However its not really sporting.

Alexstarfire · **Memory**: 2x2GB @ 468Mhz 6-6-6-18

Unless this starts affecting stock parts I don't think there is much to even look at. Overclocking, let alone "extreme" overclocking, carries risks. If you don't know that then you shouldn't be overclocking.

@aircool, perhaps, but just saying it supports overclocking doesn't mean a whole lot. Running 1Mhz above spec is still technically overclocking after all. I'd agree that it'd be a bad board for overclocking, but I don't see how this could affect warranties or anything.

The only trouble I see is that the tech community is going to look down on the specific board/chip/manufacturer/etc that is affected. They'll have a harder time selling premium parts to these people if it continues. This affects their image more than anything.

Neo Cyrus · **Memory**: 6GB DDR3-2000 9-9-9-24-1T

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Originally Posted by deltatux

Still an issue since this is kind of a defect ain't it? These boards advertise overclocking, thus, these board should withstand overclocks.

deltatux

I completely agree with this. It's false advertising to say something can overclock if it can't handle the overclock and burns out.

On the topic in general: This is what you get for buying a Mac. Enjoy your sweatshop Foxconn parts.

Mannerheim · 01-17-2011, 21:19 | posts: 4,484 | Location: Finland / Helsinki

OC is always ur own risk.
We have BE and K marked prosessor that allow it but still its not into warranty.
Its own stupidity if u broke ur hardware by using it wrong.
Heavy OC is always bit of it.

I overclock and i dont go whine if something brokes up cause it.

maleficarus™ · 01-17-2011, 21:57 | posts: 3,587 | Location: Toronto, Canada

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Originally Posted by deltatux

Still an issue since this is kind of a defect ain't it? These boards advertise overclocking, thus, these board should withstand overclocks.

deltatux

Normal overclocking and extreme overclocking are two very different things...

Stop It RAWR · 01-17-2011, 22:07 | posts: 208 | Location: Biggleswade, UK

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Originally Posted by maleficarus™

Normal overclocking and extreme overclocking are two very different things...

Indeed. I have seen people hit 5.5Ghz+ on these new SB chips with some using upwards of 1.65v, massively over safe, or sane levels.

I would say that the majority of people, who aren't going for world records but want a decent OC using voltages (up to around 1.4vish) are never ever going to see such a thing happen.

maleficarus™ · 01-17-2011, 22:16 | posts: 3,587 | Location: Toronto, Canada

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Originally Posted by Stop It RAWR

Indeed. I have seen people hit 5.5Ghz+ on these new SB chips with some using upwards of 1.65v, massively over safe, or sane levels.

I would say that the majority of people, who aren't going for world records but want a decent OC using voltages (up to around 1.4vish) are never ever going to see such a thing happen.

True. I consider my OC a "normal" overclock. I am using default volts with a modest 600MHz CPU OC. No chance of buring my board out...

vbetts · 01-18-2011, 01:13 | posts: 10,244 | Location: Toledo Ohio

Never liked Foxconn products too much...Actual motherboards, they make logic boards for apple products pretty nice.

HeavyHemi · 01-18-2011, 04:11 | posts: 3,111 | Location: Wooing whilst wearing only socks.

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Originally Posted by Neo Cyrus

I completely agree with this. It's false advertising to say something can overclock if it can't handle the overclock and burns out.

On the topic in general: This is what you get for buying a Mac. Enjoy your sweatshop Foxconn parts.

Hmm....a board should support unlimited OC and voltage? Define the OC it should 'handle'. 4.5ghz? 5.0? LN2 @ 6ghz?

Lane · *Last edited by Lane; 01-18-2011 at 05:02.*

Actually we was discuss it on XS; after Techreaction have do an article about it... But it look really rarefull ( nobody report got a board with this problm ) the boards send from Gigabyte to Techreport are the only one it seems. ( and they was allready damaged before they get their hand on it )

Don't jump on anything before this is confirmed or not, cause yet it's absolutely not...

Original article in English:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/01/...-sandy-bridge/

( by extreme overclocking condition, this mean 1.6V+ under LN2 )

macdaddy · 01-18-2011, 06:47 | posts: 2,298 | Location: AUSTRALIA

since intel made a move to these mobo socket pins its crap. They are not durable enough.

vbetts · 01-18-2011, 06:51 | posts: 10,244 | Location: Toledo Ohio

They've been fine since lga 775. Foxconn just isn't the brand to choose in my opinion. I'd go for Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI for mobos.

chinobino · 01-18-2011, 07:51 | posts: 637

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Originally Posted by vbetts

They've been fine since lga 775. Foxconn just isn't the brand to choose in my opinion. I'd go for Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI for mobos.

The problem is apparently the Foxconn CPU sockets on many motherboards (such Asus, Gigabytes and MSI motherboards), so it doesn't matter which brand you buy - the potential is still there.

It seems that the Lotes sockets are more durable and therefore are the ones to lookout for if you're into extreme oeverclocking.

HeavyHemi · 01-18-2011, 08:01 | posts: 3,111 | Location: Wooing whilst wearing only socks.

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Originally Posted by macdaddy

since intel made a move to these mobo socket pins its crap. They are not durable enough.

And 1100+ tiny little pins on the package would be so much better.

macdaddy · 01-18-2011, 09:44 | posts: 2,298 | Location: AUSTRALIA

^^ Pins on the mobo is ok but like i said its not durable. Easy broken or bent. Must be other way to make it more solid or new design.

Chock · 01-18-2011, 12:57 | posts: 1,516 | Location: Berlin, Germany

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Originally Posted by macdaddy

^^ Pins on the mobo is ok but like i said its not durable. Easy broken or bent. Must be other way to make it more solid or new design.

how do you want to break or bend them? i dont understand how this is possible. unless you take a screwdriver and jerk it into the socket.

its actualy alot better then the old pins on the cpu design

johnny87au · 01-18-2011, 13:08 | posts: 1,817 | Location: Only the best AU

So far this has only been reported once using the giga p67 board, Using foxconn sockets.. rubbish i say!

enthusiast17 · 01-18-2011, 13:16 | posts: 103 | Location: Scotland

Niceone foxconn. Shame they manufacture A lot of standard components for PC's

Tat3 · **Memory**: 3*2Gb 8-8-8-20 @ 1680MHz

So, 2 motherboards dead, how many sockets sold ? Doesnt look bad imo. Ofc every broken one is too much, but it happens.