has anyone directly attached a cooler to a TIM

talcum · 01-30-2005, 02:50 PM

Given that P4 and A64's have TIMs, has anyone (BILL?) manufactured a commercial block that doesn't have a base plate; just clamps down on the TIM? I think there are good reasons for asking.

Chew_Toy · 01-30-2005, 03:06 PM

I think you mean TIM = IHS. I am sure that some enthusiasts have but I am pretty sure that there would be no comercial blocks made like that if only because of possible leaks.

BillA · 01-30-2005, 03:38 PM

in no hurry to make something whose pressure integrity relies on the user making a perfect assembly
and the consequences ?
no second try unless you're using $50 coolant

pauldenton · 01-30-2005, 06:01 PM

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no second try unless you're using $50 coolant

indeed - no similar risk if you approach it from the other end and remove the IHS......

Butcher · 01-30-2005, 06:51 PM

IHS removal is pretty risky - many newer P4s have the IHS epoxied to the chip, you try to remove it and rip the thing apart.
A64s are less risky, but care must be taken during assembly.

01-30-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
talcum Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Madison Posts: 99	has anyone directly attached a cooler to a TIM Given that P4 and A64's have TIMs, has anyone (BILL?) manufactured a commercial block that doesn't have a base plate; just clamps down on the TIM? I think there are good reasons for asking. __________________ "Diamond is cool stuff....."

01-30-2005, 06:51 PM	#5
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	IHS removal is pretty risky - many newer P4s have the IHS epoxied to the chip, you try to remove it and rip the thing apart. A64s are less risky, but care must be taken during assembly. __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

01-30-2005, 03:06 PM	#2
Chew_Toy Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 120	I think you mean TIM = IHS. I am sure that some enthusiasts have but I am pretty sure that there would be no comercial blocks made like that if only because of possible leaks.

01-30-2005, 03:38 PM	#3
BillA CoolingWorks Tech Guy Formerly "Unregistered" Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Posts: 2,371.493,106 Posts: 4,440	in no hurry to make something whose pressure integrity relies on the user making a perfect assembly and the consequences ? no second try unless you're using $50 coolant

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