Shim for AMD Athlon XP 2200+?

[CAFlynn]

Does anyone know if any company currently makes a shim for the Athlon XP 2200+ CPUs?

With the resistors and capacitors on the top of the substrate I have yet to see any shims that are cut to the new specifications. I believe the core of the 2200+ is lower in height than the T-birds and original XP CPUs.

If anyone can point out a link where I can purchase a shim for this CPU it'd be greatly appreciated.

Or should I just not worry about it and install it without a shim? Mind you, I've never installed a CPU with thermal compound and a HSF before...

Thanks.

 

[KouklatheCat]

Ive heard that the shims don't do any good. I have my XP1900+ installed without a shim. Just pay attention and be careful when you install the HSF and everything should go smoothly. Take your time and don't rush. Ive put many heatsinks on AMD cpus over the years and (knock on wood) I haven't crushed one yet.

 

[CAFlynn]

It's leaning toward me not using a shim right now. I've found "universal" shims for ALL AMD CPUs, but no company can give me a straight answer as to if the shim will work correctly with the 2200+ CPU.

I figure if I use Arctic Silver 3 and the Swiftech MCX-462-U Universal Heatsink w/ Fan, I should be ok.

 

[Insidious]

I don't believe the shims really help your heat transfer significantly.

For the most part, they are there to help prevent damage to the CPU core if
you apply force carelessly when installing the HSF.

a misapplied shim can certainly do more harm than good.

I agree with the above, be careful when you install your HSF (don't apply force unless the
HSF is "flat" to the core). The shim is unnecessary.

 

[CAFlynn]

If I skip using the shim, and resort to using just a HSF, specifically the AX-7 and Vantec Tornado, when installing the HSF doesn't it go in at an angle to lock it on one side, then down onto the core (appplying pressure) to lock it in from the other side?

Should I be worried that it installs this way?

 

[Insidious]

First, latch the first side without asserting downward pressure on the CPU.

(Use two hands, lift the HSF with one hand to counter the force used by the second to latch the first side of the clip.)

Second, GENTLY level the HSF so the first side of the clip is still engaged and the HSF is FLUSH with the CPU.

Third, with the MoBo supported so it doesn't flex apply force STRAIGHT DOWN on the HSF and latch second side of clip.

(Again, use two hands. One hand controls the HSF so it does not tilt while you are latching the HSF with the other.)


If you are patient, and pay attention to what you are doing, there should be no fear of a damaged CPU>

 

[mrchaotica]

Also, here is another option... if your motherboard has the new heatsink mounting holes you can get a heatsink that uses them (like an Alpha PAL8045) and not even worry about having to force down one of those clips. Instead, you just make sure to evenly tighten the screws.

 

[mdcrab]

I would recommend not using a shim. You might want to check this out:

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mdcrab

 

[Richardito]

Get a regulat non-conductive shim and you will be fine. I you are paranoid just put tape over the traces in the CPU before installing the shim.