Well yesterday didn't turn out good for me. :-(
I remounted my Maze3 and the system wouldn't boot. So after getting a new chip today and having the original one tested (it is dead) I am back up and running.
I picked up another 1.33 Tbird since I didn't want to spend much, and locally it costs more than Newegg, unless of course I was to get overnight shipping, then price is identical.
I was reckless when I tightened the nuts on the old chip and must have cracked it, however I can see no damage on the core or chip either!
Anyway I took my time put the Maze 3 on the new chip and the temps are about the same as before with both the Maze2 and Maze3. There is still air in the system so I want to give it a chance but the Maze 3 so far is no better than the Maze 2.
Guys have used "shims" when installing big HS's, anybody here use a shim?
So I am now a member of the chip destroyer club, not pleasant but I guess if you fiddle enough, it is going to happen. Puzzles me that I cannot see any damage or discoloring. I even put alcohol on it to expose any cracks up but nothing?
I will update with temps. Right now same as Maze2.
Jim
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