A further unsuccessful attempt to deledge an i5 4670k
A further unsuccessful attempt to deledge an i5 4670k
Personal User :
alec10 :
I'd suggest trying a different CPU first to check if the same problems persist. In the future, I wouldn't recommend delidding since you only gain a few degrees of cooling improvement. It's not worth risking your CPU.
I don't have access to another compatible CPU, so that's out of the question. However, I'm sure it's the CPU that's causing the issue.
With the new CPU, I plan to use a Rockit 88 delidding tool that should work safely. After this attempt, I thought I could save $30 by using a razor, but I won't repeat the mistake. My beloved CPU will be safe.
Silicon Lottery will perform the delidding, apply Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra, and reseal the IHS for just a bit more than the tool itself.
Wow, after reviewing them, they look quite interesting. Plus, they seal it back together. It's $10 more than the tool, but including the CLU paste cost, which means I won't have any of my own. Still, thanks for the advice! I'm definitely considering trying them out.
RealBeast:
I agree with the above poster about letting a pro handle it if necessary, though it's curious you’d attempt this without other cooling steps first. How high is your OC again?
Just note that once you delid, the CPU corners are very likely to break under even slight pressure, which could cause permanent damage since the IHS is mainly protective. It’s best to replace the IHS as soon as possible after installing a new case.
Recent delid testing on Kaby Lake showed a good temperature drop but no improvement in overclocking. For KL, the main goal is to create a more fragile CPU or risk potential damage until the IHS is reattached.
I haven’t overclocked before, but running AIDA64 with the default turbo boost of 3.8GHz brought temperatures around 70 degrees. This was under my limited airflow setup—my Bitfenix Prodigy is essentially a windtunnel. So I thought it’d be wise to delid the CPU now, in anticipation of adding more case fans later.
Personal User :
I haven't overclocked the CPU before, but running AIDA64 with the stock turbo boost of 3.8GHz led to temps around 70 degrees. Now, that is with my somewhat limited airflow in my case, but it's the Bitfenix Prodigy, which is essentially a windtunnel. So I felt it'd be good to delid the CPU in preparation for more case fans soon.
What CPU cooler are you using? I agree with RealBeast - I would look for more unobtrusive ways to bring the temps down. A better CPU cooler (combined with good case cooling and proper TIM application) should provide greater cooling that the delid anyway
When considering purchasing a new processor now, with expenses around $40-50 for delidding tools plus TIM, an aftermarket cooler, and potentially a new case and fans to boost performance from a Haswell chip, you might want to weigh that cost against switching to a standard clocked sky or kaby lake platform.
If you're considering purchasing a new processor now, with an estimated cost around $40-50 for delidding tools plus TIM, along with an aftermarket cooler and possibly a new case and fans to boost performance from a Haswell chipset, it might not be worth it. Switching to a stock clocked sky or kaby lake platform would be a better choice. I don’t have much money, and trying to overclock my CPU already puts me in a tough spot. I already own a solid itx mobo, a good case with airflow options, and a powerful dual-tower cooler for the CPU. I’ve been getting ready for this moment—so I’ll just get another processor and have Silicon Lottery handle the delidding and resealing. I’ll also add a fan hub to boost airflow further. That’s all it takes.