[jman1310]

i'm using a brand new DD TDX and an Intel 3.2 P4
the CPU has been in several systems under a Swiftech MCX4000 and one other WB
i just took it off to see if i could get a better mount and found that the 4 corners of the IHS gouged the base of the TDX
the 2nd pic is a selection of the 1st blown up 200%
using a metal straight edge the IHS and the TDX are nearly flat, minimal light is visible
with no TIM joint if the CPU is placed on the TDX, there is a slight bit of stickyness (can't remember what it is called - similiar to surface tension in water)
should i lap the IHS? maybe just round the corners a little bit?
i'm thinking that the IHS may not be fully contacting the CPU and when pressure is applied the IHS deforms slightly
or
i applied too much pressure when mounting the TDX but i don't think so as i only compressed the springs about 60~70%

thanks for your thoughts