EASYPCKITS Lapping Kits DEAL EXPIRES SUNDAY

[Silversinksam]

Note by SSS, I slashed through the other offer which is still valid, but posted the new deal expiring Sunday

I normally offer an ArctiClean bundle for $21 plus $4 shipping = $25. This bundle includes glass, premium paper, coarse kit, AS5, and a two-part ArctiClean kit. This weekend, for anyone who buys this bundle and let's me know they are from OC Forum (or Hard OCP if you guys have friends over there), I will throw in the extra sandpaper deal PLUS a complete refill kit of premium paper. This represents about an extra $10 worth of paper, and I have never offered a bundle deal this good. When you go through my site checkout, just remind me which forum you saw this on in the notes field and ask for the extra paper.

Edit: The link to add the ArcticClean bundle is on this page, lower left: http://www.easypckits.com/products/ac/

More details in post #36

I got this message from Dave at EASYPCKITS

http://easypckits.com/




Hi, guys - I have some surplus sanding sheets. While supplies last, with every order of $5 or more - I will be including a free pack of 5 sheet of sandpaper. This will be random grits but each pack will have at least five different sheets.

All I ask is that you mention OC Forums by name as a reminder for me to include the free pack of paper. Please pass the word alone if you know of anyone thinking about buying a lapping kit - now is the time. :-)

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

http://easypckits.com/


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[wa77ss]

Ive never actually lapped my CPU or HS before, but these kits seem decent enough. I think Ill give it a try :)

[Super Nade]

Ive never actually lapped my CPU or HS before, but these kits seem decent enough. I think Ill give it a try :)

And you will not be disppointed! Dave is a superb seller. I've used his kits before. A great value for money. Definitely worth the money! Those morons at the local hardware didn't even have half the grits I was looking at. Dave's kit will get you to a mirror finish if you know how to RTFM. :D :santa:

[Bal`thzar]

I can vouch for these Lapping kits. very nice and fast service.

[Oxalic32]

I've never lapped. Artic Silver 5 & a heatsink for me. Can someone summarize what it does and any advantages of it?

[Super Nade]

Lapping flattens a potentially concave base of your heatsink. The flatter the heatsink, the better the contact with the CPU IHS. Also, getting it to mirror-finish (while not compromising on flatness) would be the ideal way to proceed.

The kit comes with instructions. All you need is plenty of running water and patience. :)

[Sneaky]

lapping makes the base of your heatsink or waterblock look like this:


http://www.fragtek.com/sneaky/p3mid1/u120_6.jpg


:D

[Sjaak]

That is one shiny surface :eek:

[masakabassist]

Quick question before I proceed, do they ship to the UK?

[insulglass]

Quick question before I proceed, do they ship to the UK?

I'd be glad to, I do it all the time. Just drop me a quick email with a list of what you want and I'll get you a shipped quote. :-)

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

[sno.lcn]

Just ordered my first lapping kit:D

[insulglass]

Just ordered my first lapping kit:D

And shipped... going out today. :-)

[douglasb]

I've never lapped. Artic Silver 5 & a heatsink for me. Can someone summarize what it does and any advantages of it?

The basic idea is that your heatsink's surface isn't truly flat, so there are "peaks and valleys" in it, and not every part of the CPU die (or heatspreader) is making contact with the heatsink. This is why we need thermal paste, like Arctic Silver. What lapping does is methodically flatten out, then polish, your heatsink so that there are fewer "peaks and valleys" and more direct CPU-to-heatsink contact, which disperses more heat than CPU-to-AS5-to-heatsink. So basically you will have better heat dissipation from the CPU to the heatsink, and you won't need to use nearly as much Arctic Silver. It sounds simple, but it actually might take a little practice before you can do it well.

I've got a kit that I've only used once, on an XP-90, so it's still got a round or three left in it. I can vouch that you can use these kits multiple times, provided that your heatsink surface is at least somewhat flat. I've polished two Thermalright SI-97's to a mirror shine with the Premium Kit, and if you're willing to settle for a quicker lapping job, you could probably squeeze a few more uses out of it. The size and surface of your heatsink, as well as your lapping method, would also be big factors in how long each kit would last. Obviously, nothing beats the shine you get the first time you use a new set of papers, though. The "premium" papers (the colored ones measured in microns) do make that much of a difference, in my humble opinion.

If you'd like, and with Dave's approval, I can send my kit out to you or someone else, so they can check it out and see exactly what it does, and how well it does it. I'm a repeat customer, and if someone had given me a kit to try out before I found out about Dave's kits, I would have been buying them that much sooner. He's one of the coolest, classiest online merchants I've ever dealt with, and he's never too busy to offer some assistance. He's got a great product at a great price, and plenty of us at OCForums (and elsewhere) can vouch for this. If anyone decides to order, mention that you're from OCForums, and occasionally you might be lucky enough to find a freebie of some kind thrown in with your lapping kit.

Anyways, another "thumbs up" for Dave's EasyPCKits.com Lapping Kits. I'm a repeat customer, and I can't argue with the results I get, the price, or the guy that's selling the kits. I've never heard anything but praises about EasyPCKits, and I definitely agree.

[sno.lcn]

Well my lapping kit and polish just arrived(wow that was quick!) and I have to say I'm very impressed. Got all kinds of goodies too! I can't wait to try this out on my ultra 120 next time I bring my rig down.

[koontz946]

finally ordered my 1st kit, after trying to make my own (and failing miserably)

[yo4444]

I too can vouch for Dave's friendly service, quick shipping and great kits. I lapped the NB on my nf7-s and could not have done it nearly as well if it weren't for his kit.

[stereo555]

Dave's great and so are his kits ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!! ;) :D

[sno.lcn]

OMG, I can't believe I've never lapped any of my heat sinks before. On my 930 @ 4.2ghz, my load temp just dropped from 46-47C to 39-40C! Haven't even broken the new application of as5 yet either.

[ilikepie]

Is there any chance that you accept money orders?

[insulglass]

Is there any chance that you accept money orders?

Hi, guys - thanks for all the kind words, it means a lot to me. I have said it before and I will repeat it again. When I got into selling these kits, I purposed that I would treat people the way I would want to be treated myself. I buy stuff online too, and occasionally experience a bit of frustration myself. So I will do my best. :-)

Secondly, I would be glad to accept a money order or cash. I prefer Paypal because it simply saves me a trip to the bank, and oddly enough, I churn proceeds pretty quickly (I'm sure that doesn't happen to anyone else!) I'll work with you though, just drop me an email and let me know.

Thirdly, I do have a slight problem - I have had a tremendous run on kits over the weekend - and not necessarily just from OCForum folks. I'm not sure why, but if you gotta have a problem, too much business is the one to have. :-) I had already ordered supplies last week as part of my normal restocking so I should have materials in early next week, and I should be able to ship kits by early or mid next week. This only affects premium papers and I have plenty of standard kits in stock and already built. As per my normal policy, any time I can't ship promptly, I will treat you with a little something extra.

I will of course, confirm shipments as soon as possible with followup emails when materials should arrive on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again!

David Brown

insulglass@easypckits.com

[Radical]

OMG, I can't believe I've never lapped any of my heat sinks before. On my 930 @ 4.2ghz, my load temp just dropped from 46-47C to 39-40C! Haven't even broken the new application of as5 yet either.

Seriously? I didn't know lapping helped THAT much. I've only done it once, and it didn't really help. I haven't tried it again just because it seems way to easy to apply too much pressure to one part of the heatsink, making it even less flat and parallel to the CPU than it was before :(.

[sno.lcn]

That's why I got the kit with the glass, perfectly even (more or less) pressure all the way around. I never realized that my ultra-120 had a huge cave in the middle. I saw the copper all around the edges first and then it gradually moved towards the middle as I kept going( I should have taken pics) but after I finished it was perfectly flat. Then I gave it a good buffing with my dremel and the polishing compound I ordered with the kit, and the bottom of the hs is perfectly flawless and like a mirror.

[insulglass]

Guys - I have materials back in stock (as described above) and have shipped 100% of the backlog - only one day late.

At least, everything is in stock for now, anyway. :-)

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

[insulglass]

Seriously? I didn't know lapping helped THAT much. I've only done it once, and it didn't really help. I haven't tried it again just because it seems way to easy to apply too much pressure to one part of the heatsink, making it even less flat and parallel to the CPU than it was before :(.

Radical, the way to combat that is to vary motion and direction while you lap. Some people like to use a circular motion; others (myself included) prefer a straight line reciprocal motion, turning the sink every 15-20 strokes.

This seems to work very well for me.

David

[Soichiro]

Guys - I have materials back in stock (as described above) and have shipped 100% of the backlog - only one day late.

At least, everything is in stock for now, anyway. :-)

David
insulglass@easypckits.com
Wow... I got pwned XD

But it cost me $12 less than expected, so... :rolleyes:

[insulglass]

Wow... I got pwned XD

But it cost me $12 less than expected, so... :rolleyes:

Have you not checked your email, Soichiro-san?

:santa:

[hitbyaprkedcar7]

Should i go with the premium kit? My TDX isnt very polishy looking :(

[Soichiro]

Have you not checked your email, Soichiro-san?

:santa:
I just did, and... Sorry SSS, but this guy is my god now :D :p

[murdok5]

amazing stuff....gone through like 3 kits now :)

[insulglass]

Still going strong on this deal - I have had a lot of business from you guys and appreciate it greatly. OCForums has been really good to me!

Does anyone know a moderator or folks over at HardOCP? I would be glad to include them along.

Thanks,

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

[Sk8erfreak986]

Just placed my order for a premium kit :-)

[insulglass]

Just placed my order for a premium kit :-)

And it will ship out today, you should see it before the week it up. Thanks!

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

[PWatterson]

Just placed my order for a premium kit :-)

Me too. :)

[CrackerD|ce]

Just ordered, hopefully recieve it earlieish next week...

[Sk8erfreak986]

I just received my kit from Alabama to new Jersey in 2 days! Ordered wednesday here today what a great service.

[insulglass]

Hi, guys - once again, thanks for supporting me like you have. I can't say enough about OCForums and the nice guys on here. Oddly enough, I need to sell a few more bundles this weekend. Laugh, go ahead. I need the money. :-)

A little bit of background for those who don't know. I am an engineer by trade, and work at a nuclear power plant for my "real job". My little internet side business here grew out of a need for some overclocking supplies myself and it blossomed from there. I have been totally self-funded and do not use any of my family funds to mix my money, buy supplies, etc. My profit is also very low because I hate cheats and cheapskates on the internet - I buy stuff online too. That's why my shipping is at cost, I don't play hidden games with my customers and try my best to give a fair price and fast service. I haven't raised customer prices in three years trying to hold the line. And you guys will never know how much your feedback means to me personally.

Having said that, I have a need coming up early next week for some extra cash - without trying to draw money from the family side of my finances. I am again going to sweeten the pot a bit - but this deal will only be good until midnight Sunday, CDT. So, if you want the lapping deal of a lifetime, it will be good for about a day and a half before prices and bundles drop back to normal. This will be the only post advertising this deal, so you guys need to spread the word and email any of your buddies if you think they might be interested.

I normally offer an ArctiClean bundle for $21 plus $4 shipping = $25. This bundle includes glass, premium paper, coarse kit, AS5, and a two-part ArctiClean kit. This weekend, for anyone who buys this bundle and let's me know they are from OC Forum (or Hard OCP if you guys have friends over there), I will throw in the extra sandpaper deal PLUS a complete refill kit of premium paper. This represents about an extra $10 worth of paper, and I have never offered a bundle deal this good. When you go through my site checkout, just remind me which forum you saw this on in the notes field and ask for the extra paper.

Edit: The link to add the ArcticClean bundle is on this page, lower left: http://www.easypckits.com/products/ac/

Thanks again everyone for your business and support!

David
insulglass@easypckits.com
www.easypckits.com

(PS - I do not have good contacts with Admins on the [H] forum, so if a couple of you guys could spread the word over there, I'd be grateful.)

[insulglass]

Heh heh... somebody asked me why I need the money, I really don't mind.

I am also a very serious photographer and do some free lance work on the side. I have been offered an opportunity to go and photograph a charity golf tournament, the honorary supper the night before, and all the guests. As some of you may know, I am big-time into college football and am a graduate from the University of Alabama. I am fortunate enough to be able to attend several games each year. So, football runs deep in my blood. :-)

The benefit golf tournament I will be attending will have about 40 former players and coaches from Alabama and Auburn universities in attendance; I may never get a chance to be around and interact with this many coaches and stars again, and it includes several former NFL stars. I will, however, have to pay for my own travel and lodging and hate to even bring it up to my wife since I self fund all my fun activities myself. So there you have it - a chance of a lifetime for me. :-)

David
insulglass@easypckits.com

[Silversinksam]

That's an even better deal, I updated the first post.

[greenmaji]

I'm in :cool:

[GamaJr]

I'm also in for one. Just sent my payment. Thanks for the deal David

[dark_15]

I'm in as well... gotta prep up for my next build - plus I need some more artic-clean and AS5...

[CrackerD|ce]

Just got mine yesterday, tonite I will lap it.

Edit: Just finished this, and dang... 10 degree c drop with one fan on a ultra-120...

[insulglass]

Can anyone help post this on the [H] forum? Beuller? Beuller?

I can't do it due to the rules of the forum. But one of you fine fellows can.

:-)

David

[four4875]

if i could use my card, id be grabbin one, but i dont have a paypal account. well actually im hung up on verifying it.

also, im not sure their rules on advertising, but like XS and EOC forums might also be interested.

[insulglass]

if i could use my card, id be grabbin one, but i dont have a paypal account. well actually im hung up on verifying it.

also, im not sure their rules on advertising, but like XS and EOC forums might also be interested.

It's actually easy to use a credit card to pay through Paypal, many of my customers do that.

Any forums you think would be appropriate, spread the word. I have about three more hours left. :-)

David

[party animal]

dave, i just posted this over at [H]. Sorry it took so long.

[insulglass]

dave, i just posted this over at [H]. Sorry it took so long.


Gracias, senor! :-)

[insulglass]

I think they deleted it already. (%@&%&$#!!!!!!

(shaking head in wonder)

[party animal]

and they banned me in the process. :mad: Its alright though. I usually dont visit [H] anyways.

[insulglass]

and they banned me in the process. :mad: Its alright though. I usually dont visit [H] anyways.


Did they bother to tell you why? Who was it that banned you?

[party animal]

No idea, i cant view the forums anymore. Thats all i know.

[insulglass]

If any [H] forum guys happen to drop by, I'll continue to honor the deal through 6AM on Monday 8/14 CDT. After that, I will be travelling.

David

[party animal]

dave, i got the kit today. It came in great condition. Lots of sandpaper too. This is truely a great deal even without all the extra paper. The extra paper is a bonus. Left you some heat, btw.

[insulglass]

Whew... it's good to be back home. Over 10 hours of driving, and 800 DSLR photos later (2.5 GB worth!), I am ready to get horizontal. :-)

Thanks everyone for the sales!

David

[Dapper Dan]

=( .... went to home depot to get some sand paper to lap my heatsink ... 220,320,600 grit cost me 13 bucks, they didn't have anything above 600 grit ... decided to buy the premium kit with glass amazing deal imo

[vixro]

I bought a kit a few months back, a good deal though I would recommend the larger sheets, the small ones are decent for a CPU but very hard to do a heatsink.