How are the Ram-sinks on the VisionTek GeForce3 attached?

[Mac42]

I'm planning on making a waterblock (L-shaped) for the memory on my GeForce3... does anyone know what type of adhesive they used to put the ram-sinks on there, and is there a good way to remove them?

[Pinky]

I didn't notice any mounts on mine, so they must use an epoxy compound... could be very difficult to remove without damaging the memory.

[Badger]

Yeah, it's epoxy but it's not too hard to get off. Just use a flat blade screwdriver under the corner of the RAMsink, just be VERY carefull not to knock-off any of the resistors or damage the pcb traces.

[Da Whip]

The easiest method I have found is to place the video card in a ziplock bag and put in the freezer for 1/2 hour. Remove from freezer and carefully pry the heatsink off w/ a putty or pen knife.
I have done this 4 or 5 times w/ no ill effects.

[Mac42]

That's the method I used, but I didn't use a plastic bag... it's a dead GeForce3 anyway... planning on rms'ing it next week.

[Pinky]

Mac42 (Jul 29, 2001 07:51 p.m.):
That's the method I used, but I didn't use a plastic bag... it's a dead GeForce3 anyway... planning on rms'ing it next week.

Somebody set us up the RMA...

for great justice.