I don't normally use AMD CPU's, but a customer wants an AMD platform and went with the XP Barton 3200+. I know in the case of P4's, that thermal pad is pretty bad. Is this also the case with the Barton and retail packaged HSF unit w/thermal pad? Is that thermal pad better, and OK, or is good thermal compound better than this thermal pad?
On shims, I haven't been able to find any Barton compatible shims. They all say "NOT FOR BARTON". I did find a "universal" shim, but I'm not sure if these would work. Any input also on this appreciated.
Thanks.
On shims, I haven't been able to find any Barton compatible shims. They all say "NOT FOR BARTON". I did find a "universal" shim, but I'm not sure if these would work. Any input also on this appreciated.
Thanks.