**Official ABIT IP-35 Pro Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

[th3joker]

Thanks for the feedback, and just so I am 100% on this, for Ace's heatpipe mod all you have to do is replace the plugs holding down the stock heatpipe with a few screws and nuts?
I was unclear on whether or not I need to apply new TC (thermal compound) or a TP (thermal pad)? If so, what/where/how?

I peeled the thermal pads off and used some new thermal compound. I have the original pads just in case the board needs to be returned.

The Northbridge (middle heatsink) has an outer pad that is white. It keep's the heatsink straight so you should leave that on, just apply compound to the center.

The Mosfets I would make sure you use a non-capacitive compound like Ceramique.

You should try and keep a fan blowing on the Mosfet heatsink or perhaps mount one on it if you are using a Quad Core CPU, it gets pretty hot even after the mod.

If you look for Ace-a-Rue's post further up the page there is a link to his mod with instructions, it's in his signature.