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Unread 10-06-2003, 02:53 PM   #12
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Originally posted by pHaestus
The simulator is basically the same as the one JoeC uses at overclockers except I had #rotor drill me two holes for cartridge heaters into it. I am aware of the phenolic resin but not sure if I can buy it locally or not. It is not a big deal to put a bit of thermal paste on the die and then add an IHS to it. IMO that's a better choice than milling a larger die anyway.
I have to agree that using thermal paste to add a I.H.S would better simulate an opteron or P4 etc. Now I wonder since we agree on this – is it no longer an opinion but a fact…
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