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Cathar · 10-09-2002, 11:26 PM

I don't believe in shims at all.

The base-plate does not bend. The tops of the fins push against the bottom of the top plate and brace the base.

I put a LOT of pressure on my CPU dies, probably around 50lbs for my AthlonXP's if not more. No shim is necessary.

10-09-2002, 11:26 PM	#40
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	I don't believe in shims at all. The base-plate does not bend. The tops of the fins push against the bottom of the top plate and brace the base. I put a LOT of pressure on my CPU dies, probably around 50lbs for my AthlonXP's if not more. No shim is necessary.