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Butcher · 02-09-2005, 12:12 PM

You're not going to get much oxide in the TIM joint as the TIM itself will tend to exclude moisture (they're usually silicone based). Oxide on the rest of the block surface won't affect anything as it's not being used for heat conduction.

02-09-2005, 12:12 PM	#3
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	You're not going to get much oxide in the TIM joint as the TIM itself will tend to exclude moisture (they're usually silicone based). Oxide on the rest of the block surface won't affect anything as it's not being used for heat conduction. __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...