Heat sink

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Got all the parts to build a new computer, question is on the P4 2.8
processor heat sink there is a soft pad where it contacts the cpu should
this be removed and artic silver used? Thanks
 
If it is a Prescott then the general opinion is Yes - it *is* important to
consider this.

Go to the arctic silver web site and carefully read the instructions for
Your CPU - they differ by CPU.

If you are not 100% sure about thoing this then you may be better off using
the Intel supplied stuff - they warrantee it and the stock heatsink is
adequate (in a suitable case).

Make sure you keep an eye on CPU temps after you do this as it is easy to
get the process wrong.

- Tim
 
lindy said:
Got all the parts to build a new computer, question is on the P4 2.8
processor heat sink there is a soft pad where it contacts the cpu should
this be removed and artic silver used? Thanks
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Not necessarily, it's also thermal past. I also used it with my 3.0.
Just be sure to remove the foil before you install the cooler :)
Only when you remove the cooler afterworths you will have to
remove old thermal past and apply new. Arctic Silver 5 is
probably one of the best to use in that case.

Nickeldome
 
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