P4 Heatsink ?

[Zorro]

I bought as p4 1.6nw retail I had to remove the heatsink one time so i peeled off all of the thermal tape and applied new thermal compund my question is should i also have removed the foil on the heatsink itself also?

 

[terminalmind]

Yes, that is part of the thermal pad. I used a product called Goof Off that I got in the paint department at
Walmart. Cleaned it up nicely. Since then I've upgraded to a Thermalright AX-478 heatsink.

 

[Tates]

Since then I've upgraded to a Thermalright AX-478 heatsink.

Wise choice. Best P4 HS, IMHO.

 

[Lizardman]

Check out the case and cooling forum