COPPER SHIM CPU PROTECTOR?

Thunderdog · March 07, 2004, 11:18 hrs

Thermaltake A1594 COPPER SHIM CPU Protector

OK, now what is this for? Im looking at overclocking eventually, so- Does I need one?

pat · March 07, 2004, 12:01 hrs

Shims are generally made to help protect the CPU when mounting the heatsink/fan.
If you?re careful you don?t need one.

Wade777 · March 07, 2004, 15:53 hrs

dont get it.. just a waste of your money... just make sure you dont take out a hammer and hit your processor with it.

Shadow Lynx · March 07, 2004, 18:03 hrs

I wouldn't buy one. I know it may feel like you need one when you put a heatsync on because you have to push pretty hard but as long as you push gently nothing should happen.

Mark H · March 07, 2004, 18:57 hrs

Also, when you push down on the heat sink, apply even pressure.

Mark H

Neon · March 07, 2004, 21:42 hrs

Don't get it - it's not really worth it. Note that the Thermaltake A1594 is only compatible with Duron, Athlon, and AthlonXP EXCEPT for Barton. It is therefore not compatible with any of the latest processors, AthlonXP Barton core or Athlon 64.

Quote from: Mark H on March 07, 2004, 18:57 hrs
Also, when you push down on the heat sink, apply even pressure.

Mark H

No, don't push down on the heat sink, that can easily crush the core. The only pressure that is applied comes from the spring clip that is used to secure the heatsink.

Mark H · March 08, 2004, 00:04 hrs

Quote from: Neon on March 07, 2004, 21:42 hrs
No, don't push down on the heat sink, that can easily crush the core. The only pressure that is applied comes from the spring clip that is used to secure the heatsink.

What I meant was when tightening it down if bolting through the motherboard by tightening each screw a little at a time as one should do a car wheel. Yes, definitely don't push down on it. I guess I was taking it for granted that everyone knew what I meant.

Mark H

Neon · March 08, 2004, 10:38 hrs

Mark, I was just clarifying in case there was any doubt. More than a few folks have shed some tears (and/or expletives) after crushing the CPU core whilst trying to get the heatsink on.

Wade777 · March 08, 2004, 12:24 hrs

I dont even touch the heatsink when I am putting it on... other than to place it where it is going to be

Mark H · March 08, 2004, 14:07 hrs

Quote from: Wade777 on March 08, 2004, 12:24 hrs
I dont even touch the heatsink when I am putting it on... other than to place it where it is going to be

Yep, same here. :)

Mark H

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