Shims or not

[TECRIDER]

Would it be a good idea to use a copper shim with the artic silver compound or not? Should I watch getting the artic silver on the shim and will it interfere with the heat transfer to the cpu?

Thanks for any advise in advance!

Silly questions from a newbee setting up.

[dborden]

I have seen way too many people fry their CPU's with metalic shims. DO NOT USE ONE. I've played with tons of heatsinks and processors and if your cafeful and rest the heatsink flat on the dye before clamping or clipping it down its nearly impossible to crack the dye. If you absolutely must use a shim for your own ethical or personal reason then at least get a non conductive shim. And no don't but ASII on the shim. And yes it does raise temps a bit by using a shim. Usually 1-2 C

[BigJohn]

I fried a 1.4 amd. That sucked. I had it only a day so I sent it back and they replaced it.

[-=UR=- Ranger]

Don´t use a shim..
Be careful and you won´t need one :D

[TECRIDER]

I went ahead and bought a shim but with the replies I've received I think I'll pass on using it.
:(
Well I guess there is always E-Bay:D

Thanks again!!!

[dborden]

Use it as a frisbee. Its not worth the time to sell on ebay unless $5 is really that important to you.

[killem1x1]

I would recommend using a shim only if you are using a waterblock. Otherwise chunck it!

[TECRIDER]

Ya 5 bucks isn't worth the effort so I guess I'll save it for the next upgrade maybe till the waterblock.
Thanks Again:o

[cowanrg]

ill buy it for a dollar. ill pay shipping too! (just put in envelope) hehe

[MetalSiren]

I had to use a copper shim on my cpu cuz I'am using a custom clip to replace the broken tab/lug off the socket.

[The Coolest]

Sorry for the stupid question... But what is a shim and what is it used for?

[TECRIDER]

The copper shim that I bought was to be used as a supporting spacer so as not to crack or chip the cpu with the heatsink upon instalation. But from what everyone is telling me its not worth it in respect to overclocking. It increases heat which is what I'm trying to avoid.

[fuzzba11]

Originally posted by killem1x1
I would recommend using a shim only if you are using a waterblock. Otherwise chunck it!

I agree - see sig :(

[Mr.Lansing]

I'm currently using one, but i don't absolutely agree with dborden bcause u wouldn't fry ur chip by using that.
But however getting one is just a waste of money!

[TECRIDER]

Does any one recomend it so you don't crack the cpu upon instalation, and or moving, because of the motherboard being uprightin a tower and the weight of the heatsink on the cpu core?
Or Is this just another silly question from a newbee?

[dborden]

Don't let Mr. Lansing's post fool you. He is probably using a non conductive shim.

See there are these little contacts on the chip that are conductive. They are called bridges. If something metal is touching them all or the shim is placed on improperly you will possibly fry your chip.

[TECRIDER]

Like everyone is telling me its not worth the time- effort- or chance.
Thanks everyone!
I've made up my mind not to use the shim!:)

[Tokumei]

I'm making my final order from newegg.com and I had a shim on my shopping list. I'm glad I checked here first. Thanks alot you guys. Saved me $5! hehe.

[MetalSiren]

Originally posted by dborden
See there are these little contacts on the chip that are conductive. They are called bridges. If something metal is touching them all or the shim is placed on improperly you will possibly fry your chip.

.......But on the shim their are holes cut out around the bridges. At least their were on my copper shim I have.

[SleepyKat]

I use a non conductive shim on my setup. I was a bit concern with the heft of my Swiftech (it's big, real big with a 80mm Delta)
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