Modifying a Heatsink.

[CFTait]

Well, I have a XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler and the bottom, that sits on top of the CPU isn't exactly flat, or a smooth surface, so I was thinking of either getting a copper or aluminum plate and mounting it on top, so it's a smooth and flat surface; how would I, or what would be the proper was of attaching the Copper or Aluminum plate on the bottom of the Heatsink?

I don't think any type of "Super Glue" would be appropriate, as that may hold the heat?

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.




CFTait.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Hey you! you with the new cooler! put the superglue down, and step away from the pc, nice and easy..........
then go read this link for lapping guides which is more what you need
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum-11-183.html

 

[CFTait]

Sorry, I must have looked over that, I had no clue what lapping was; now I do Thanks.

 

[Shadow703793]

Be careful when you lap DHT type coolers (ie S1283). The Copper pipes are VERY thin (~2mm or less). If you sand it down too much it WILL leak.

 

[CFTait]

That's why I was thinking about getting a thin plate of Copper or Aluminum to mount on the bottom surface where it makes contact with the CPU, but I couldn't think of anything to mount it with (ie. glue, tape, weld etc.) I'm not going to do either of the three (3) examples, they're what they are, just examples

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Glad I could stop you before you glued anything man As Shadow said, go careful, youll be fine as long as you dont get heavy-handed with the sandpaper remember you can always sand more off, but you cant put it back once sanded, little at a time Good luck with it

 

[Conumdrum]

No plate, your just adding more thermal paste and chances for even less supposed flatness.

 

[Shadow703793]

@OP: This is how you apply paste for a DHT:
Some notes on applying thermal paste to the Xigmatek

DO NOT glue anything to the Heatsink/CPU.

 

[CFTait]

I'm not going to do either of the three (3) examples, they're what they are, just examples