Replacing heatsink

[almach1]

I'm taking off the current heatsink i have on my 3200 newcastle so i can OC.

-I currently have a coolermaster basic HS and fan and it came with one of those preinstalled pads.

Question:
Am I gonna have any problems removing this pad from the CPU. Will it leave any un-removable residue or wax on it. I'm planning on using arctic silver, an the surfaces need to be really clean

 

[superfly27]

Well, usually, they say twist the heatsink so the CPU doesn't come out with it.
The only danger (I think) is if you have a socket A. Some guy said he ruined the core by twisting the heatsink on his socket A.

 

[Furen]

I'd recommend running the cpu for a bit before removing the heatsink because the temperature will make the thermal pad a bit softer. You will need alcohol (90% or better is recommended) to remove the residue, but a credit card (or something with a straight edge that does not leave grooves on the IHS) could be useful if you have a lot of residue.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

No. You just need some isoprophyl alcohol (70% and up) and a lint free cloth (or a tissue that doesnt leave particles).

 

[almach1]

thanks guys. i just thought those pads have some kind of wax that is un removable. Thought i was screwed. What about once i put on the artic silver? Is that removable from the cpu?

 

[Furen]

Yeah, but it gets pretty solid, so you have to give it a little twist before pulling on the CPU or you'll pull the CPU out of the socket... which no fun.

 

[almach1]

thanks again

 

[StrangerGuy]

Before removing the heatsink, twist it ever very slighty to prevent the HSF from ripping out the CPU completely from the socket.

 

[exar333]

how long have u been running on the basic thermal pad? i would be curious to see what temp differences you see with your AS5....

BTW, nice rig!

 

[almach1]

i'll proably switch it next week. ONly been running the system two weeks. My system is as low budget as i could get. I got every single part on sale, way below for what they usually go for. I'll post updates when i get em.

 

[CaBoOse999]

I agree run the processor for a bit before you take it off. I was moving my hardware into a new case and I made the mistake of taking the stock heatsink with a thermal pad off last so I couldnt run it to loosen it up to put my waterblock on, it took some force but there was no damage thankfully.

 

[Topweasel]

Some times a Knife like a butter knife can be used as leverage to get the HSF off. If you have to tear the HSF off then pull directly up, less chance of bending pins.

 

[Unkno]

hair dryers also work...

 

[almach1]

3dmark05 got me a 5189 score with OC on vidcard and stock processor. x800xl cock/mem 425/526
also 3d03 10188 x800xl stock