Quote Originally Posted by fng77 View Post
Yes, especialy with the E21XX series since they use tim between the sillicon and IHS on those. Not solder like the more expensive C2d.
It Is risky. I wouldnt do it on a more expensive cpu. You dont gain that much.
I have a e8400 now and Im not even going to lap this one because I wanna keep my warranty a couple of months more.. Never know what could happen with with the new 45:s. The sure have an issue with the temp sensors on these.
A friend sends me a Q6600 with IHS off:

For fun on my watercooled rig, with a 1.60v Vcore, 8x450:
idle: 30°
full: 46°
Water: 27°
Ambiant temp': 25°
gains are here