On Tue, 25 Sep 2001, Sam Peterson wrote:
> The processor was a box retail, came with AMD's supplied heat sink and
> processor fan. I did remove the plastic film before I put the heat sink
> on. Is the one they supply inadequate? Should I buy a different
> one? Also, someone mentioned that once the heat sink is removed and
> another one's reapplied, the thermal conductivity is ruined. Is there any
> way to fix that?
The one supplied in the box is adequate. It's what I'm using now.
I also read that you shouldn't use a used heat sink. I think the
uniformity of the paste is ruined. As far as cleaning it, I don't have
any clue. This might be useful:
http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/other/silver_paste_cleaner/
There was also something about cleaning a CPU posted on /. a few days ago
with the article on Intel & AMD chip heat survivability.
I read somewhere your HDs may have a significant impact on the total
temperature of the system.
FL
