Cooling a cpu with the IHS removed... HELP!

[fatlaxg30]

Ok i *accidentally* bought a cpu (754 Clawhammer 3200) from a guy on here that has the IHS removed. He sent me the IHS, so if i have to replace it, i guess i can. I was wondering what the best way to go about installing it is. Can i just CAREFULLY install a HSF after making sure it makes flat contact? If so, does anybody know which one that might be, whethere its a 7000, xp-90, i dont need any ridiculous cooling really (an epox 8K..J 754 board). Or should i go through the hassle of reapplying the IHS, which as far as i understand, could still result in blowing the cpu if not done correctly. Thanks for your help.

 

[Shimmishim]

what you need to do is get some sort of spacers or washers to make up for the gap caused by the IHS not being there... i know for sure the stock hsf won't touch w/o the IHS intact...

as for the xp90 or zalman 7000... not sure exactly as to how they install...

 

[anandtechrocks]

Zalman should work because it uses screws to install. The XP90 uses clips so I'm pretty sure that would not make good enough contact with the bare chip.