Previous experiences and temperatures
Previous experiences and temperatures
Hi, I just acquired an older Xeon X3440 that operates at around 3.8ghz with temperatures near 84°C during a single cb15 test. I’m certain it can easily reach 4ghz. For those extra frames, I’d like to replace the thermal paste between the die and IHS with regular paste rather than liquid metal, out of concern for long-term damage. Could anyone share their experience with this setup? Specifically, how much temperature reduction can we expect? Also, my cooling solution isn’t very advanced—I’m planning to install a Freezer 34 as a replacement.
Just don't go through that. When you're losing, you have to get ready to lose everything. Things can go wrong.
Usually the adhesive beneath Intel IHS plates offers weak thermal conduction. Lynnfield chips are not soldered, meaning you simply need to remove the glue and the plate will detach. Just be mindful not to cut into the green board. You might notice a noticeable temperature drop of around 10°C depending on where you measure, with ideal results at full load. Many Intel processors have been delidded in the past due to thermal issues. I recommend watching a few videos beforehand to get a sense of the process before proceeding. Good luck!
Previously, a colleague at my nearby tech store helped me with two repairs and I'm fairly satisfied with the outcome. I swapped out the IHS for copper and used liquid metal, which lowered my temperatures by about 10 to 15 degrees. In my view, the acoustic benefits were significant. Still, I couldn't achieve a lower voltage core or better overclocking from it.