Maximus Extreme - Results/Info/Bios

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Is there anybody here removed the Fusion block and heat sinks to replace the TIM?
I would just like to know how easy it is to get them off. They look like they are stuck on with industrial strength glue.
I'm on air cooling and I'm getting 50c+ at full load at stock speeds, depending on the room temp.

I have removed the stock cooling assembly to re-apply the TIM. I used a heat gun to loosen up the super sticky stuff Asus uses. You can find a bit more information on how to take it off in this thread:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=162085

Here's the part that has a bit of advice on how to take it off.

Talonman's advice on the removal of the stock ROG cooling:
It took me a good 10 minutes with the hair dryer, warming the heat sink, before the stock goop let me gently wiggle the ROG cooling free.
Remove the 4 screws and all pins before starting. The entire cooling rig is all connected, and will want to move as 1 big unit.
You will need to make sure to give the SB some heat too. It has to let go at the same time that the NB does.
Never pull up! Just gently wiggle side to side. It will start to move when it's ready. Pulling up can cause your NB'es IHS to come off too. Most of us like it on, and think it works well with waterblocks.
Ware a glove as the sink get's hot with the hair dryer's heat blowing on it.
Mine was coaxed off successfully.
Try to avoid over heating the mobo if possible. Mabey use a towel as a heat shield for the chips?
The stock goop will be semi-molten when it slides free. It is the ideal time to use some acetone to clean the rest off.