Well my PC Saga continues.... In the quest to overclock my PC, I have purchased a Thermalright SLK-900A Heat sink, Panaflo 92mm fan and Artic Silver Ceramique.
During my research, I learned about lapping a heatsink. Is it true that lapping can further ruduce cpu temps? I don't know but what can it hurt. :huh:
Here are some of the materials I used in lapping the HS.
An "X" is marked across the area to be sanded.
Using piece of glass I started with 320 grit "WetDry" sandpaper. I added water and smeared dish detergant on the HS base. Only the area that will be sanded!.
Unfortunaly the glass broke and had use a smooth piece of wood to complete the project.
1 Stroke = Moving the HS from left to right and back left. Stoke the HS 10 times and then rotate 90 degrees. Add a few drops of water and a drop soap between each rotation. Repeat until the HS is back in its original position. I repeated entire process for 320/400/600/800/1000/1500 grit sand paper. Wipe and clean the HS between each sanding.
Post 320 - you can see the HS was slightly concaved.
Post 400 - now I got scared I screwed up. The reflection is worse than when it origanly started.
Post 600 - Little better
Post 800
Post 1000 - Feeling good
Post 1500 - VERY happy
The CPU was cleaned first with Goo Gone and then Alchohol.
Scotch tape is then placed around the CPU
Put about a small amount of Artic Silver Ceramique on the cpu and spread with a razor blade.
Add a small amount of ceramique to HS and wipe off. I may have left to much on though :huh:.
Place the HS ontop of CPU and using a small screwdriver I clasped the HS down.
Results:
Prior to the new HSF my temps, using MBM, Idle: 42-25c; Normal Load:54-57c
New temps, Idle: 32c; Normal 42c.
I will be doing some additional test and then start OC. :T
During my research, I learned about lapping a heatsink. Is it true that lapping can further ruduce cpu temps? I don't know but what can it hurt. :huh:
Here are some of the materials I used in lapping the HS.
An "X" is marked across the area to be sanded.
Using piece of glass I started with 320 grit "WetDry" sandpaper. I added water and smeared dish detergant on the HS base. Only the area that will be sanded!.
Unfortunaly the glass broke and had use a smooth piece of wood to complete the project.
1 Stroke = Moving the HS from left to right and back left. Stoke the HS 10 times and then rotate 90 degrees. Add a few drops of water and a drop soap between each rotation. Repeat until the HS is back in its original position. I repeated entire process for 320/400/600/800/1000/1500 grit sand paper. Wipe and clean the HS between each sanding.
Post 320 - you can see the HS was slightly concaved.
Post 400 - now I got scared I screwed up. The reflection is worse than when it origanly started.
Post 600 - Little better
Post 800
Post 1000 - Feeling good
Post 1500 - VERY happy
The CPU was cleaned first with Goo Gone and then Alchohol.
Scotch tape is then placed around the CPU
Put about a small amount of Artic Silver Ceramique on the cpu and spread with a razor blade.
Add a small amount of ceramique to HS and wipe off. I may have left to much on though :huh:.
Place the HS ontop of CPU and using a small screwdriver I clasped the HS down.
Results:
Prior to the new HSF my temps, using MBM, Idle: 42-25c; Normal Load:54-57c
New temps, Idle: 32c; Normal 42c.
I will be doing some additional test and then start OC. :T
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