To shim or not to shim

[mikehoim]

One quick question. I just bought a XP2000+ with a MSI KT3 Ultra motherboard.

I have been reading some articles on buying shims for the CPU. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas if I should by a shim or not. I've have a Thunderbird 1.2 Ghz now and haven't had any problems with the CPU.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Cooper shims.

Thanks

 

[LED]

I see no longer any need for shims...use to use them but the HS are better and I saw no benefit as I never did chip a core.

 

[CubicZirconia]

Originally posted by: LED
I see no longer any need for shims...use to use them but the HS are better and I saw no benefit as I never did chip a core.

Yeah, don't bother. You shouldn't have any problems without one.

 

[Richardito]

In my opinion it is really cheap insurance (~$2-3). And yes, I have cracked some cores, even while being really careful. 😉

 

[Boonesmi]

dont use them

i know a couple guys who fried cpu's because of the shim 🙂 (the shim was to thick and the hsf didnt make contact with the cpu core)

 

[Richardito]

Originally posted by: Boonesmi
dont use them

i know a couple guys who fried cpu's because of the shim 🙂 (the shim was to thick and the hsf didnt make contact with the cpu core)

Excuse me, but someone needs to be stupid to use a shim that will interfere with the HS when it is very easy to check before going thru the motions. They probably left the protective plastic on it. I've also seen shim shift and actually interfere with the HS, but a drop of glue will cure that. If you know what you are doing shims are great.