- Apr 15, 2002
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I have a couple question about lapping. The more I read the more confused I get. For example, there are guides that recommend lapping both the HSF and the CPU, but sites like SVC.com's guide mentions to not lap a "bare" CPU. Anyways, here are my questions:
1. How do you lap a CPU correctly? (CPU with pins sticking out and w/out pins - e.g. LGA type). Do you put a piece of square foam on it and start moving it around?
2. I've seen that some people said that Thermalright HSF are all copper based but are coated with aluminum or something and we must remove it. So, I have the ultra 120 eTreme, should I just sand it until I see the copper base?
Thanks,
EDIT: Crap, I forgot I was in the wrong forum, please move if possible. Thanks
1. How do you lap a CPU correctly? (CPU with pins sticking out and w/out pins - e.g. LGA type). Do you put a piece of square foam on it and start moving it around?
2. I've seen that some people said that Thermalright HSF are all copper based but are coated with aluminum or something and we must remove it. So, I have the ultra 120 eTreme, should I just sand it until I see the copper base?
Thanks,
EDIT: Crap, I forgot I was in the wrong forum, please move if possible. Thanks