Winchester heatspreader question...

[Bhugarov]

Has anyone removed the heatspreader (on top) of an A64 3000 or similar Winnie? I wondered if it is a crimp fit or thermal-epoxyied on. Even after re-seating, re-applying Artic Silver 5, and checking the faces of the speader, and HS with a dial indicator (pretty flat) I still think my temps seem a bit high. Usually around 40c idle /45c load at CPU, system is cool @ 26c/31c. Even cranking up the fan controller to" helicopter" setting doesn't help too much. I'd like to check the fit and thermal paste between the die, and spreader, but don't want to risk damaging the core. I remember when we had to lap the die to get it flat.

 

[Milkman]

I believe it is the same as most, my Newcastle was glued on with this rubbery stuff around the outside edges, once I cut the corners through and connected the corners it came off really easily with some prying, thermal compound that Amd put on was dry and flakey, be careful to make sure the Hsf contacts the core and not the camlock if you do this, my block fit fine since it didn't extent over the cam lock anyway.

-Milkman

 

[Bhugarov]

Thanks

Thanks for the feed back. That rubbery looking material is RTV, which I am familiar with from work(no need to dissect it now).The problem now seems to be a bad seat between the IHS, and the HS/F due to too much AS5. Never had any issues on other systems but this one is on 24/7 and Artic Silver 5 actually needs to be cycled (on/off) to spread, and cure properly....duh, live and learn.
Well, I already see a noticable difference just in 2 days...cpu is @ 32-33c now.
As I keep telling my daughter.." When all else fails read the directions."
And I just realized I double-posted sorry , thats why I didn't reply sooner.