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I am rebuilding a friend's computer. It includes an AMD Athlon socket 462
CPU. I have found out that there is a copper shim available from THERMALTAKE
that is installed between the CPU heatsink and the CPU. It is supposed to
help prevent damage to the CPU by crushing due to tight heatsink clamps.
Is it a good idea to use such a shim, and is thermal paste needed? If so,
does the paste go on both shim surfaces?
Thanks.
I am rebuilding a friend's computer. It includes an AMD Athlon socket 462
CPU. I have found out that there is a copper shim available from THERMALTAKE
that is installed between the CPU heatsink and the CPU. It is supposed to
help prevent damage to the CPU by crushing due to tight heatsink clamps.
Is it a good idea to use such a shim, and is thermal paste needed? If so,
does the paste go on both shim surfaces?
Thanks.