I had heat problems when I upgraded my Beige DT G3/266 to an XLR8 G4/450 OC'd to 500 MHz using the Apple gasket plus thermal paste supplied by XLR8. In the end I removed the gasket (carefully!) with a razor blade and used a high-quality silver-containing thermal paste from Radio Shack instead. I spread a thin coat on the top of the CPU using a razor blade to get an even layer. Reinstalled the heat sink, buttoned up the case to ensure proper airflow, and all was well - have been running it for many months now with no overheating (typically runs at 120-130 F as measured by Gauge Pro).
Regards, Jim > From: James S Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: thermal grease > > I have a G4 ZIF en route for my B&W, which should arrive by Tuesday. > From installation tips I've found, online, I gather Apple does not use > thermal grease between their CPUs and heatsinks, but rely on something > along the lines of a thermal gasket, instead. Since the original G3 chip > is now freaking out when the room temperature exceeds about 77 degrees, > I'd like to avoid problems with the newer, hotter G4. > > I've bought some thermal grease to use with the new chip. Could anyone > offer tips and advice on how to apply it? -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
