stock hsf intel p4 - need help asap!

[The Runner]

on the back of the stock heatsink, there is a black layer of some kind, do i leave it there or take it off? I dunno :\

[thirdeye]

do you mean the thermal pad? on the bottom, waxy black square? you can leave it if you dont have any better tim, like AS or generic thermal grease..

[The Runner]

thats it.

I have as5.

how can i take it off?

ive taken it off, its left a small bit of black on the hsf, and also 2 strips are left on it from taking it off (near the outside)

[thirdeye]

as long as they're not right over the CPU heat spreader its ok, I think its just wax, you could heat the HS and rub off with cloth, or maybe mild solvent..

[The Runner]

also i apply the thermal adhesive to the cpu dont i? (never had a p4 before)

[thirdeye]

yeah, AS5 just a tiny amount, half size of pea, dont spread, when you put on HS swivel a bit and tim will spread for you...

if you're going to OC this CPU (of course) but dont want inconvenient or $$$ cooling may I suggest:

http://www.zalman.co.kr/english/product/cnps7000a-cu.htm

made a huge diff in my temps over stock HS (14c), is quiet, and very reasonably priced...

[The Runner]

how can i remove the stock intel heatsink easily?

[thirdeye]

pry the clips off tabs with a small screwdriver , should come off fairly easily..

[The Runner]

ok, do i apply a small blob in the center of as5?

[thirdeye]

small blob of AS5 in center of CPU Heat spread, then apply HS. you can check out the AS website for detailed instruct...

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
scroll down about 2/3 of page..

[Soulburner]

Originally posted by The Runner
also i apply the thermal adhesive to the cpu dont i? (never had a p4 before)
No, NEVER apply thermal adhesive to your CPU!

And yes take off the black TIM crap on the heatsink first.

[thirdeye]

Originally posted by Soulburner
No, NEVER apply thermal adhesive to your CPU!

I think he just got confused for a sec, AS5 isnt thermal adhesive...

[The Runner]

yeah. You hit the nail on the head thirdeye.

Thanks for the help though. I am getting a wierd error with CPU-Z reading though (check other thread)

[Kanavit]

The black thermal tape will work fine and very effectively on Stock Intel hsf. However, you must remove it if you wish to use another thermal compound. It is much harder to remove the Stock Intel hsf from the cpu, if black thermal tape is not removed because it becomes hard after use.

[Peen]

Hmmm try taking off the fan and let it soak in really hot water, then try to scrape it off? worked for the AMD pink ones for me. Another thing would be to scrape as much off as you can then lap it

[nailbomb]

Akasa TIM Clean works wonders :D Either on offensive black gunk or offensive pink gunk. So does carb cleaner as well, but it might chew up your liver ;)