Interesting thought...

[The_Other_One]

So...how much does other thermal paste actually help? I was bored last weekend so I found what was probably my slowest processor. This particular one was a Celeron 1.7GHz. I stuck it in a vice grip and began lightly crushing it until I could pop the metal top off. Sorry guys, I know the processor wasn't "THAT" bad, but I'd much rather use my P4 1.5

Anyway, I was rather suprised at what I found. Obviously, under the metal was the processor die. What gets me, though, is that they just used basic white thermal paste. I understand them having to use something, but it seems like they'd of used a better method. That or Arctic silver's over rated

Now, I don't suggest you go and start trying what I did to improve your temps. I did end up cracking the die. About the only other method to access this would be with a dremel, and I don't think that'd turn out too well... It's just a thought.

 

[StrangleHold]

I used to that with old K6 processors, used a thin razor blade and kinda sawed them off!

 

[34erd]

I used to that with old K6 processors, used a thin razor blade and kinda sawed them off!

You can do that on most socket's, just not 775. The IHS is actually epoxied onto the core so you'll rip the core out if you take th IHS off. You need to heat it up to a certain temperature for the epoxy to melt, but it really isn't worth the effort.

The biggest thing to whach out for is that if your HSF doesn't bolt down, then there might not be contact with the core, and you might also have to shave the mounting down.