Modded Blocks In Hand!

[r4st4m4n]

Any update ? Do you have new numbers to show us ? I'm interested to know what kind of improvements you got.

[kuhla]

believe me, I had hoped so too...

Me four I get the feeling there are a lot of us with old storms laying around that we wish we could use again....

[joikd]

Would stepping also benefit an air-cooled heatsink like the Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme?

[Baleful]

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.

[NaeKuh]

Would stepping also benefit an air-cooled heatsink like the Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme?

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.


waterblocks are much lighter then any high end air sink. Less weight = less torque = more even pressure on all 4 mounts.

[STEvil]

Step vs Bow vs bad (convex) lapping job.. anyone? lol

[joikd]

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?

[joikd]

Any thoughts on the extreme lapping?

[Martinm210]

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.

I didn't see any gain over just a normal lap, so that's all I would recommend.

[joikd]

yup,

Now having both a 50% lapped IHS and a stepped block would offer the best of both worlds IMO. They you'd be on to something.

andyc

Yes, both actions are what I meant.

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?