Quote Originally Posted by alex_tpc View Post
i've read it's essential only for 24/7 setups like phase change systems. there's also a time window after removing the pot after benching when the cpu area will be sub-ambient so there might be some risk of condensation occuring inside. maybe there some cool-down (heat-up?) technique to ensure this doesn't happen? not really sure and as this was the first time, i insulated within the socket anyways.
Ah okay. I've never benched longer than 5-7h subzero. But if i finished benching i use a hairdryer to heat it up