integrated heat spreader

fade2green514

fade2green514

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does anyone know what the integrated heat spreader is made out of on AMD X2 processors? ive heard they're made of nickel, and copper plated with zinc.. but nothin seems reliable.
heres a picture to let you know what im talking about:
http://pclab.pl/zdjecia/artykuly/szulowski/AMD_Athlon_64_FX_57/Athlon_64_FX_57.jpg
thats one from an FX-57, im sure they're the same.. but im talking about X2 processors. (the one in my sig)

if its really made of nickel, then i might take it off. nickel is HORRIBLE at conducting heat.. especially in comparison with copper and such.
 
it is indeed a copper plated with zinc, removing it will enable you to reduce the temps but your only gonna see a reduction of 6-7 degrees. The IHS is more there as a protection to the chip as well to prevent it from being crushed or damaged
 
fade2green514 said:
i think im just gonna sand the top of it, so i see copper and there's less zinc for the heat to travel through.
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That is a better idea, just dont sand it down too far! Also try buffing it, and making it as smooth and shiny as possible.
 
yea, i've got some super fine grit sanding paper...
and some even finer stuff my dad gets from work :)
we'll see, just ordered a water cooler :)
the thermaltake big wter 745 to be exact, has 2 radiators 3x 120mm quiet fans, and a copper water block :)
 
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