It's soft like gum/glue. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jcniest5
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It's soft like gum/glue. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jcniest5
Thats a NICE clean removal.Quote:
Originally Posted by kocsonya
Thank you kocsonya.Quote:
Originally Posted by kocsonya
I've updated the post.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=491
Isn't there somewhere one could buy a shim that would fit on a A64 cpu if one decides to cut off IHS? ..Or maybe some of those pads that were on the older AMD cpus would help to evenly distribute the presure on the core caused by the heatsink/waterblock?
I have used the foam pad that comes with the Chip itself in the plastic container. It has worked for me in the pastQuote:
Originally Posted by -.-PhanTom-.-
Ahh, you mean "cut" it up into fitting pieces - one for each corner?Quote:
Originally Posted by EvilCloudStrife
Or simply cut a core-sized hole in the middle of it? :)
Not to speak for EvilCloudStrife , but most have been pads for the corners. However a core sized hole is an interesting idea. The pad he speaks of is large enough for the entire top and would afford some protection and potential stability for the HS/fan (waterblock) it would seem.
Yesterday I removed the IHS on my E6 Venice 3000+, and while this baby still refuses to go beyound 2800mhz, it noticeably dropped the voltage that was required to run 2700 (300x9, my 24/7 clocks), it went all the way down from 1.55V to 1.5V, and still prime stable overnight :woot:
The temps also dropped nicely (even without lowering the volts) from about 51-52C on load to about 44-45C (SLK-948u with a silent 80mm fan).
I was thinking of putting the shim from my old 9700Pro on it... :rolleyes:
Are those mini-houses cache memory? I bet the empty spaces to the left are the remainder 512KB. As much as I would like to try removing the IHS on my Venice 3200, I dare myself not to even raise my hands in trying to do so. I'm too broke to afford another CPU if I accidently damage it. I will have to kill myself if I did.
Thought i should let you guys know the success i've had with duct tape pads.
for my 170 in the sig, i got some duct tape, and it cut it into little squares, like .75cm^2. Put the squares in the 4 corners, and i made it about 4 layers thick. Perfect height, mounts well, duct tape compresses a little but not too much.
good idea, though i crank on my bt with a screwdriver and no screws to the point where the hold down plate is bending, and i have no issues without the pads...
this is on an X2 though, so my core is a bit bigger
I removed my IHS yesterday. I'm going to test it today, but first I've to find a clever way to secure the core from breaking. I guess I'll use your metod with the duct tape Absolute.
Yesterday I first tried to mount it, but I didn't dare to put much pressure on it, so it didn't make enough conntact to boot up, so I hope it's allright.
WTF, yesterday I mounted the naked core with perfect contact. But the computer turned off in 2-3sec. I will try to put the IHS back on with some epoxy.
Go to Home Depot or a similiar store and they sell these little self-adhesive pads made to put under the legs of furniture. They are perfect to use as little stabilizers for protecting the core.
The store near me had a pad that's about 4" x 4" and about 1/16" thick but it compresses pretty nicely.
I tried to remount the IHS, but the problem was still there. So I bought a new cpu, but it seems like the mobo is the problem. I have got the same problems with the mobo before so I guess I have to bite the sour apple and buy a new mobo.
Here is my latest. This is #4 for ihs removal. Just as the others I have done, only about a 50mhz increase, but for this one temps are much improved. AD0 ultra-d temps are 8-10 degrees low, but still pretty nice temps. Cooling with big typhoon, in a fully closed antec p160. Still running prime for 24 hr. Not bad for less than $150 :D
http://home.comcast.net/~majutsu/144opty.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~majutsu/1443.0prm.jpg
I'm toying with the idea of removing my IHS, however if I break it I don't have another $200 to buy a CPU with. I don't know if it is worth the risk if I'll only drop a few degrees....
I guess if I feel unsure about it I probably should go with my gut feeling and not do it.
Wow dude I felt JUST like you today. Take it easy, buy a brand new blade, and go at it. I'm a fourteen year old in high school, if I can do it successfully, you sure as heck can. Got my Venice up to 2.7GHz under 1.6v, too :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Pic: http://upload.nickfire.com//files/1/IHSLESS%20008.jpg
I just used the blade you see there, it was brand new. Some tips, prod around to find the spot where you can insert the blade. Push it in, and start pushing down, it's like cutting butter. Make sure you don't go too far in, though. Once you've gone around 2-3 times, twist the blade a bit and it'll pop right off :D. I'm very glad I did it.
Nick
How far do u guys screw the water block to the naked core?
Going to remove the IHS soon but dunno how far/tight i should screw the block to the naked core later...
With reasonable force. Dont crush the core. My opteron is pretty loose but my 3000 is tight as it'll go with no problems on either. When I say loose I mean it'll wiggle if I move the heatsink but of course it's making proper contact with the core.
i'd like to know the experiences of "A64-IHS off "owners with these Heatsinks:
-XP 90C
-XP 120Bs
-Zalman 9500Led
-Freezer64 Pro
here are the questions:
1: Did you protect the cpu corners with AXP / DURON like rounds?
2: Is the contact between HEATSINK and CPU really good? or is the heatsink slightly swinging?
3: Did you make physical modifications to mobo or socket?
4: what's the temp you get in idle and after a 32M super pi at 1.5v?
thank you, i was thinking about buying a new heatsink because my 7700Cu isn't fitting really good my IHS OFF x2 3800+, it's moving although i couldn't make the screws hold tighter.
Ah, PS: which would you choose between XP90C and XP120?
as far as i know xp90c and xp120 both clip on which is dangerous with ihsless cpus.
I have xp-120 and I de-lidded mine to apply as5 between die and spreader and glued it back on.
idle 29-31
32m load 38-40
Opteron 146, 1.525v BIOS 300x10 Ultra-D rev AD0 xp-120 with 120mm 93cfm fan
What was your temps prior to the above?Quote:
Originally Posted by dz`
I think there was bad contact somewhere before reapplying. OCCT needed 1.55v and temps were over 50