3770k IHS removal

[DIGITALI5]

Hey guys

Been seeing some articles about removing the 3770k IHS and replacing the TIM within it some places report mug better temps other report no change just wondered what you guys think.

It also got me thinking about using thermal adhesive between the die and IHS to improve conductivity and hold the IHS on

So yeah just port your 2 cents while I try and remember where I saw the best article on it!

 

[DIGITALI5]

Here's the link http://www.overclock.net/t/1258439/ivy-bridge-3770k-heat-spreader-thermal-grease-testing

 

[SieB]

From what I have read it can drop temps by up to 23%, so in my eyes it is worth trying if you know what you are doing and you are careful doing it.

BUT... you lose your warranty, so if anything goes wrong you are stuck with a dead CPU you can't do anything about.

 

[Nathlm]

Can you not get a warranty from SCAN?

 

[SieB]

Doesn't cover removing the IHS though, just overclocking.

 

[Nathlm]

Doesn't cover removing the IHS though, just overclocking.

Yeah so in short don't bother trying just for lower temps. Unfortunate that they went so wrong with the Ivy TIM

Maybe a revision Intel?

 

[SieB]

Yeah so in short don't bother trying just for lower temps. Unfortunate that they went so wrong with the Ivy TIM

Maybe a revision Intel?

I wouldn't say don't bother, if you are careful and take your time you should be ok. It's been done many times in the past and quite a few people have done it on IB.

I wouldn't advise everyone to do it though, only do it if you are 100% capable and are aware of the risks if it does go wrong.

 

[Rastalovich]

This is where grabbing some ancient gear and practicing would come in handy.

Screw up a Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 939 is a bit different. You may find it too tricky or too much a pita.

 

[marsey99]

if you removed it and stuck it back on how would anybody know unless they tried to remove it too?

ofc it would show if you ballsed it up and hacked bits of pcb off but i mean if you get it off clean and refit it the same way.

 

[DIGITALI5]

But what about the whole thermal adhesive idea? Won't that keep it on a if new

I know it says not for CPU but Isnt that just because you wouldn't be able to remove a heat sink?

 

[SparkleDJackson]

Remove the ihs then lap the flip out of it. My two cents

 

[SieB]

But what about the whole thermal adhesive idea? Won't that keep it on a if new

I know it says not for CPU but Isnt that just because you wouldn't be able to remove a heat sink?

Not sure about using thermal adhesive but there must be a reson if they say not to do it.

Better safe than sorry anyway.

 

[DIGITALI5]

From what I have read it can drop temps by up to 23%, so in my eyes it is worth trying if you know what you are doing and you are careful doing it.

BUT... you lose your warranty, so if anything goes wrong you are stuck with a dead CPU you can't do anything about.

Have u got a link wana read the 23% thing?

 

[DIGITALI5]

Not sure about using thermal adhesive but there must be a reson if they say not to do it.

Better safe than sorry anyway.

Humm I'll look into it but pretty sure it's just the whole removing CPU thing

 

[DIGITALI5]

Remove the ihs then lap the flip out of it. My two cents

I think that sound like a plan both sides or just the one?

 

[SieB]

Have u got a link wana read the 23% thing?

http://www.techpower...-After-All.html

http://www.eteknix.c...lems-after-all/

 

[SparkleDJackson]

dudewhen replying to multiple peole hit the muitl quote button theres are a few people that dont like multi posters

 

[DIGITALI5]

Will do but not sure if u can from iPhone?