Dumb Question

[NCCOP]

Do you need a copper shim for your (or between the) cpu and heatsink? I thought I knew what a shim was, usually something you put into something to space it out or to level it off, but that doesnt make too much sense for a heatsink. Either way, do I need one or not?

Oh by the way: The reason I ask is because I may be picking up a new CPU (maybe the XP 2700+) and need a hs/fan combo. I was thinking about the Thermalright SK-7 and the SVC 80X25 mm 32.5 CFM 3 pin fan (which runs around $23 from SVC). This will work right? Any other/better suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[edro]

Shims only help you install the heatsink without chipping the core. Most people don't use them, because if they are 1mm too tall or too short, your CPU = teH Fried. It's best not to use one in my opinion.

 

[xXgambitXx]

after i cracked an XP core......
i use a shim now, makes me feel safer about installing a HS

 

[NCCOP]

Ok, well I have never put a hs on a cpu before, so do you think I should get one? Will it be easier and safer if I do get one?

 

[OulOat]

Get the shim if it makes you feel safer. A XP 2700 isn't exactly cheap either.