Athlon XP 1800 install / heatsink questions.

[Chuck]

Hi,

I've just bought an Athlon XP 1800 and a Taisol Cooler to use with it. I know the cooler is only just up to the job which is why I also got some Artic Silver II to use with it. However after looking at the heatsink I see its got a little strip to be used as the conductive material. Should I just use that in the end? I take it if I chose to use the artic silver i would need to remove it.

The main worry I have is that if I put too much Artic Silver on it will overspill and short out the Athlon or something. Any advice in this area would be greatly apreciated. I do not intend to overclock the CPU btw.

Thanks.

 

[ssrgp0]

Yes you have to take off the strip from the heatsink, and evenly cover a thin layer of artic silver II on the cpu core(cache). make sure not to smear or slide the heatsink during the installation, let it seat evenly on top as you clip the heatsink. Good luck.

 

[Chuck]

Thanks for your help. The installation seems to have gone smoothly.