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johnnyd54
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 14:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just built my first computer from ground up and have a qustion to ask. when you put the heatsink/fan on the processor chip( both stock and new parts) it says the heatsink compound is there. It does have a pad on the bottom and I lined it up and put the arm down. Here comes the stupid part-was there something to peel off before seating it or does it just conduct the way it is and /or should I use compoud even though it didn't call for it at this time. No overclocking but I do want it to run cool. TIA
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sukhvail
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 14:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
im pretty sure you have to peel the non stick layer off first.
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The_OGS
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 16:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi johnnyd54,
That plasticky stuff on OEM heatsinks actually works well.
When the rig first heats up it will melt into place. Then when you switch off, it will cool.
You now will get your lowest temps, once you restart.
But if you ever remove the cooler from CPU, that stuff is history! You cannot reattach cooler without first cleaning both CPU and cooler with alcohol, and applying new compound (like Arctic Silver).
Regards
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johnnyd54
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 16:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I really appreciate the help but what I was wondering was if their was something to peel off(kinda like a bandaid) that I was supposed to pull off. Thanks people.
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ddp
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 17:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if no label telling you to remove than no.
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johnnyd54
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 18:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@ ddp and a thank you to you. Man, I hope all this works but it has been fun.
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elokito
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_ 		9. August 2006 @ 18:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
noooooooo! dude no dont remove the grey stuff that looks like a sticker thats what keeps ure pc cool and if u took it off then u need some artic silver to fix it up
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johnnyd54
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_ 		10. August 2006 @ 06:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I didn't remove anything but the plastic case around the whole bottom(whew). Now I just need to get the memory to try it out. Again thanks to all.
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_ 		10. August 2006 @ 15:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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the plastic case around the whole bottom(whew)
Yes, good to hear you removed something - no worries.
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teach & learn
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