i7 920 ihs

[tarmc]

is it possible to remove the ihs from an i7 920? how much of a temp difference could it make by replacing the stock tim? or would it run cooler without the ihs?

 

[Maximilian]

Apparently it can be removed and all you need are:

1.razorblades
2.adhesive tape
3.permanent marker
4.Lighter / gas soldering iron or anything like this
5.something to clean the HS after burning (acetone + hankies)
6.balls of steel

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?222040-HOW-TO-REMOVE-i7-IHS

Dont know about the difference it makes but have a read through that thread and see what they say.

 

[Idontcare]

It is difficult to improve on the thermal conductivity of that of a well engineered metal-to-silicon interface like that in an IHS that has been soldered onto the die.

 

[tarmc]

oh crap, not sure trying to melt solder off a cpu would be a great idea haha, might try lapping it. will do more reading into it though.

 

[Rifter]

I lapped my 930 and am very happy with the results. There was a noticeable depression in the upper right corner of the IHS and lapping made it perfectly flat.

I really don't think de-lidding a soldered on IHS will do much for you, this isn't sandy/ivy that uses the cheap thermal compound instead of solder.

 

[tarmc]

looking at options for bringing temps down a little, idle 37-40c hottest ive seen it get is 78. oc'd to 3.8. cooling with a h70


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[tarmc]

if anything id remove the ihs and leave it off, would direct contact to the h70 help bring temps down?

 

[Idontcare]

if anything id remove the ihs and leave it off, would direct contact to the h70 help bring temps down?

Yes it would, but no more than leaving it on and using Indigo Xtreme on the IHS/HSF interface.

 

[tarmc]

Yes it would, but no more than leaving it on and using Indigo Xtreme on the IHS/HSF interface.

never heard of this stuff before

 

[Idontcare]

never heard of this stuff before

Its good stuff. I tested some here and here.

 

[tarmc]

Its good stuff. I tested some here and here.

interesting stuff, will see how much temps look after lapping. will likely do some time next week when i have more time. and still figuring out how to lap the H70 lol. might be interesting with the rad connected
i will prob just stick to as5