Intel Retail Heatsink / Processor

[gizbug]

Is there any disadvantage with leaving the thermal goo on the retail heatsink with a new P4 2.8, andputting artic silver on the cpu? Does that black pad really need to come off?

If so....any tips on getting it off?

 

[oldfart]

Take it off if you are using AS. The black TIM is on two sides of a piece of foil. Peel the foil off, and most of it will be gone. I use Goof Off to clean what is left, then rubbing alcohol for final cleaning.

 

[rommelrommel]

Originally posted by: oldfart
Take it off if you are using AS. The black TIM is on two sides of a piece of foil. Peel the foil off, and most of it will be gone. I use Goof Off to clean what is left, then rubbing alcohol for final cleaning.

Agreed, one or the other, not both.

 

[lenjack]

If not overclocking, leave the pad on and forget the AS.