Whats a warped motherboard?

[cabernet]

I just got back from a computer repair place, and they said that my motherboard is warped and that I should get a new one... what does that mean? whats a warped motherboard?

 

[lion149]

Maybe others can back me up here but from what ive read, your system can warp the motherboard from too much heat over a extended period of time, which can cause certain circuits to lose contact etc.

 

[cabernet]

yeah but this thing is new I got it for my first build.

 

[The_Other_One]

Have you ever heard of wood warping? Same thing... Are you sure it was installed correctly? I could see a board becoming warped over time if the stand-off's are correct.

 

[PohTayToez]

If it's new, then I'd say it's just a manufacturing defect. You should be able to return it, right?

 

[jutnm]

well there is another term for cook ware , when a cookie sheet becomes soo hot it tweaks itself like, it twists a little or the opposite sides rise higher than other corners of the sheet

 

[cabernet]

just so you guys know the motherboard works fine horizontally but then vertical my PC powers off after a minute.