Lapped core 2 duo IHS pics

[__Miguel_]

When I lapp my P4 540J cpu at load loose some 8-12C, gives me more OC.

Well, a Netburst-based 90nm 3.4GHz CPU is bound to be VERY HOT, and benefit from lapping much more than a C2D... You have to factor in the law of diminushing results. It is much easier to shave some degrees from a hot thing than from a cold one...

But I guess you also know that

Well, at least you didn't get worse temps after lapping. No, seriously speaking: You didn't damage anything, that is one positive point. You may have ruined your warranty, but who cares as long as the chip still works. AND, you still have the option to fully remove the IHS later. So, IMHO, the lack of temp decrease is rather a minor problem. OK, you lost one hour of your life, but it's the same when watching TV nowadays.

Nice one!

The fact that you lapped the CPU in the first place shows some xtremesystems spirit and that's what counts.

Very true. X2 that.

Cheers.

Miguel