On Mar 13, 2009, at 9:40 AM, nestamicky wrote: > > > mythmaker18 wrote: >> >> So, let me get this straight (forgive my ignorance. I'm used to the >> plug-n-play of the "beige" processor upgrades that had their own >> built- >> in heatsinks). If I decide to upgrade the processor in my Quicksilver >> to a later quicksilver processor (for example, putting a used gual >> 1GHz in a QS933 motherboard), do I have to apply anything to the two >> processors, since the heat sink and processor boards would be two >> "separated" pieces (i.e. you have to take the heat sink off just to >> get the processor out of the machine)? >> >> I wouldn't want to take a chance on "frying" a precious upgrade! >> >> Andy >> > If and whenever the heatsink comes away from the processor itself; > you add thermal grease before installing both together for use. >> In a similar vein ...
I have a Dual 1GHz QS 2002 ... seems to be working fine ... just concerned about age. Would it be advisable to go on and remove the heatsink(s), clean the surfaces, and re-apply thermal grease? Sort of preventive maintenance? Or "if it ain't broke ... don't fix it" apply? Bill Connelly artsite: http://mysite.verizon.net/moonstoneartstudio myspace: http://www.myspace.com/moonstoneartstudio --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
