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pHaestus · 12-08-2005, 01:09 PM

Bill:
I have to consider the hassles of getting a grooved CPU and 40 gauge TC affixed to the top of the IHS and then desoldering pins on the underside and adding wires. Then I have to consider that every time I change hs/wb I have a substantial chance of breaking either the CPU, the diode wires, or the TC wires. It doesn't seem worth it to me. Then if the TIM joint itself is degrading over time then that will be another problem that I have to deal with.

I suggest that if you want to test wb performance on IHS-bearing CPUs with TCs then you should use Intel. If you want to take CPU die temps on any modern CPUs I would suggest you use a bare AMD. I could be way off-base though?

//edit: I am aware that differences in pre- and post-op dT includes at least two variables: heat spreading and TIM resistance. But in both cases we're at least getting the useful number right? CPU core temperature?

//edit2: Do we have someone here willing to do the grooving of the IHS? I could always buy a second CPU, send to them for grooving, get a 40 gauge tc, and then neuter the processor I guess. Any takers?

12-08-2005, 01:09 PM	#23
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	Re: The plan for my next week Bill: I have to consider the hassles of getting a grooved CPU and 40 gauge TC affixed to the top of the IHS and then desoldering pins on the underside and adding wires. Then I have to consider that every time I change hs/wb I have a substantial chance of breaking either the CPU, the diode wires, or the TC wires. It doesn't seem worth it to me. Then if the TIM joint itself is degrading over time then that will be another problem that I have to deal with. I suggest that if you want to test wb performance on IHS-bearing CPUs with TCs then you should use Intel. If you want to take CPU die temps on any modern CPUs I would suggest you use a bare AMD. I could be way off-base though? //edit: I am aware that differences in pre- and post-op dT includes at least two variables: heat spreading and TIM resistance. But in both cases we're at least getting the useful number right? CPU core temperature? //edit2: Do we have someone here willing to do the grooving of the IHS? I could always buy a second CPU, send to them for grooving, get a 40 gauge tc, and then neuter the processor I guess. Any takers? __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM Last edited by pHaestus; 12-08-2005 at 01:14 PM.