Copper Shim for TBird

[NewbieBob]

For a 1.2G AMD TBird, is there any value installing a copper shim on it? Does it get put on with thermal grease, or does it just lie on the chip? Could it interfere with the installation of the heatsink? Thanks

 

[poppasp1ce]

The shim just lies on top of the chip. I'd recommend getting a non-conductive (copper is electrically conductive) shim so you don't accidentally short your processor. Try heatsinkfactory.com or coolerguys.com.

 

[blade]

No doubt, get a non-conductive one if you get one. I've known some fry their cpu using a copper shim. They really need to take those off the market and use only non-conductive ones.

Only value installing a shim is to protect the cpu when one installs a heatsink. Some can be a major pain installing and many have chipped their cpu when trying to get a sink on.

 

[Mitzi]

I would certainly recommend everyone purchases a shim. They don't cost much (£5.50 stirling - $10(???)) and they sure give piece of mind when installing your HSF.

Dont get a copper one though, ensure its non-conductive. Mine is from coolerguys.com, live in the UK and got it via www.overclockingstore.co.uk.

 

[whitelight]

i've also read that a shim is good for the thermalright sk6 because some of the clips don't apply pressure in the right areas and the shim helps it out.