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i7 920 ihs

tarmc

tarmc

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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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if anything id remove the ihs and leave it off, would direct contact to the h70 help bring temps down?
 
Idontcare said:
Its good stuff. I tested some here and here.
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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
 
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