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Originally posted by jaydee116
The biggest concern I have with using an AMD system is it is so easy to mount a block wrong and get bad results. I know as I have done it a few times. I simple remount can get you 5-10C cooler temps than before. Thats the worst thing about the 4 hole hold down on the tiny amd core. If one corner is to tight it pulls the pother 3 corners up and you get higher temps. Even the springs don't make a lot of difference but they do help a little. What I want to see is air temp, water temp, cpu temp. Humidity? Sure why not. And yes a picture of the thermal paste install on every block would be a bonus. I agree with the last poster as thermal paste not being used correctly can cause bad temps. Been there done that! I also agree with the last poster on lapping the core. It will be a tidious task but I think it would be a good idea. lapping the block though I don't know. I personally would like to see results from retail blocks as they are when you would get them as if you where the customer. Then maybe lap it after the first test and see if it does any better, but of course that adds in extra time and energy.
Non the less your efforts will be appriciated by us all. Your website is looking real good!
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I will be using the swiftech type mounting on all blocks accept the one by paul as his is built into the block. With this system there is a standoff that only allows about 1/4 inch to tighten down. The springs will be 12 pound springs on each corner. In this way I can ensure as close as possible to the exact same pressures for each block.