Its one of the most enjoyable moments when you get your hand on the much-awaited CPU.
I am sure you missed your heartbeat for a second when you saw that happen.
Are you worrying whether the CPU will survive the drop?
Here, I will answer that elaborately.
I will also discuss CPU durability and how to keep it well-protected.
So, tag along.
Can a CPU Survive a Drop?
But thats not for sure.
The probability is fifty-fifty.
Besides, the consequences may be small if the CPU falls on a wooden floor.
But the effect can be more if it drops on solid concrete ground.
The physical impact will be close to zero percent if the processor falls on soil or grass.
Except, a bit of dust may stick to the body temporarily.
you might wipe them off easily with a piece of cloth or tissue paper.
You may worry about the CPUs you buy from Amazon, Best Buy, or other websites.
Truth be told, its tough to trust delivery companies.
Most of the time, they dont care much about their delivery products.
Youmay or may not return the damaged processor.
Moreover, the damage will be more if the processor is already broken beforehand.
But the damaging impact will be lesser on the new ones.
Once, I unintentionally dropped my Intel Core i5-12400 processor.
Luckily, it was dropped on my feet first and then on the floor.
There was no physical damage.
I got lucky more because my processor was Intel.
Thanks to them, theyremoved the CPUs pins and placed them on the motherboard socket.
If I had an AMD processor, some pins would surely be bent from the drop.
You canfix the bent pins on a CPU.
When the CPU drops from a certain distance, physical damage may occur.
Sometimes the damage may not be visible with open eyes if the damage is internal.
You may experience the aftereffect of the drop later, such as more overheating, performance degradation, etc.
How Durable are CPUs?
A CPU can last up to many years (10 to 15 years).
The lifespan will be longer if you take good care of your CPU.
The CPU is one of the delicate components of the PC.
And, CPUs indeed start to degrade over time.
How long it will take to degrade depends on the quality of the processor.
The manufacturers handle the quality area.
They ensure that every CPUs product quality is good.
Your usage patterns also count on the durability of your processor.
Moreover, the surrounding condition also impacts the CPUs durability.
As you know, heat is the main enemy of the processor.
What Happens If the CPU is Broken?
If the damage is critical, the PC wont start.
Its probably on the verge of dying.
The broken CPU wont let you use the computer properly.
When you try using the PC, it willfreeze or show BSOD(Blue Screen of Death).
Most of the time, it willcrash.
Moreover, the processor will excessively overheat, andthe processor may get fried from this overheating.
If it burns, you could get some weird smell from the PC tower.
In the end, the PC will shut off and wont open until you replace the broken CPU.
Also, go through our separate guide onwhether a damaged CPU still worksto learn more.
FAQs
How fragile is a CPU?
AMD CPUs still have pins on them, while the Intel ones dont have any.
Thats why AMD processors are more fragile than Intel processors.
Can you touch a CPU with your hands?
How often do CPUs fail?
The possibility of the CPU failing is 1% since it is designed to withstand high tolerances.
Final Thought
Taking proper precautions to protect CPUs and other delicate electronic components is essential.
If you want to avoid the dropping situation, keep the processor away from the edge of the table.
I hope all your doubts are clear now.
Comment below if you have any queries.
