The storm performed better stepped than unstepped 2-3c or so, but the apogee GT with the step is far better... the storm is just not good on an IHS'd CPU.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] DragonOrta
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The storm performed better stepped than unstepped 2-3c or so, but the apogee GT with the step is far better... the storm is just not good on an IHS'd CPU.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] DragonOrta
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Originally Posted by nikhsub1
:( I was hoping to bring my storm back to life.
--pak
believe me, I had hoped so too...Quote:
Originally Posted by pak
Meh, as long as we know what works best, I'm not crying over my Cathar G4.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhsub1
And I'd like to add my thanks to the pile also. Hopefully the bock manufacturers will incorporate your ideas into their future designs. ...And pay you.
:rofl: :ROTF: :shocked: :eek: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by NicePants42
Me three! Waaaah! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhsub1
Any update ? Do you have new numbers to show us ? I'm interested to know what kind of improvements you got.
Me four :( :( :( I get the feeling there are a lot of us with old storms laying around that we wish we could use again....Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhsub1
Would stepping also benefit an air-cooled heatsink like the Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme?
Theoretically yes. Stepping a block just allows for better contact between the IHS and the block.... that's it. So by theory, adding a step to any blocks surface should increase contact (assuming your IHS isn't screwed up) and give better thermal transfer.
and watch torque lift one side down because now that you have less area for a flat contact to help support it up. Or you can ghetto shoe lace brace it. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by joikd
waterblocks are much lighter then any high end air sink. Less weight = less torque = more even pressure on all 4 mounts.
Step vs Bow vs bad (convex) lapping job.. anyone? lol ;)
If stepping allows for more deflection of the IHS causing greater pressure and, therefore, lower temps, then would an extreme lapping (50% or more reduction) of the IHS result in even lower temps?
Any thoughts on the extreme lapping?
I lapped the heck out of mine, actually tried to lap through the IHS, but only made it about half way there.Quote:
Originally Posted by joikd
I didn't see any gain over just a normal lap, so that's all I would recommend.
Yes, both actions are what I meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
Now, how to step a Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme? Maybe secure a piece of metal, and leave only the area to be sanded down exposed? The piece of metal would act as a guide/shield. Then, use a dremel (would have to do this for all four sides).
Also, what dimensions for the step?