Originally posted by: DannyBoy
the metal thing is probably a shim, and the black stuff will be thermal paste, no do not remove it.
Although, if you have removed the heatsink i suggest you re-apply the thermal paste
Originally posted by: DannyBoy
The shim is designed to take the weight of the HSF off the processor, so if its on there you may as well leave it there, allthough its probably not that necessary..
If you dont mind the hassle of removing the old thermal paste, sure go ahead and stick your arctic siler on
I recommened you re-apply a fresh layer anyway seeing as you have removed the HSF form the processor now.
Originally posted by: shady06
remove the black stuff, it makes the HSF very difficult to take off if you want to switch HSF...
If you intend to overclock then by all means remove it. If you just plan to run stock then leave it be as it'll protect your warranty.Originally posted by: ZL1
Hi
guys should I remove the black stuff on the bottom of a intel hsf ?
how about the layer underneath it ? (silver, seems metalic)
please let me know
Thanks
Dan
Originally posted by: RalfHutter
OK, for starters the silver foil is not a shim, it's part of the layer of Intel thermal interface material.
It's built like this: layer of black waxy stuff + layer of aluminum foil + layer of black waxy stuff.
If you're going to remove it to use Artic Silver instead you need to remove the whole thing so you're left with nothing but the stock aluminum heatsink. If you remove it before it's ever been used it's pretty easy to get off, if you try it after you've used it it'll be melted onto the aluminum heatsink and will be harder to clean off. It's real important to clean all the old TIM completely off the heatsink before you apply Artic Silver. I use acetone, others use Isopropyl Alcohol, others use Goo-gone. There's good application instructions on Artic Silver's website.
Originally posted by: Mikewarrior2
w00, sl6z3 should be able to get a very nice o/c
Mike
Ok, please don't take (much) offense to what I have to say, but...Originally posted by: DannyBoy
the metal thing is probably a shim...
The shim is designed to take the weight of the HSF off the processor, so if its on there you may as well leave it there...