Is the IHS on Prescott soldered on?!

[Lancelot]

Is the IHS soldered on like with the Northwood 30 caps and Z-steppings? And even if it were removable on a Prescott could I safely mount my Zalman 7000Cu directly onto the (smaller) core?

 

[nikhsub1]

Is the IHS soldered on like with the Northwood 30 caps and Z-steppings? And even if it were removable on a Prescott could I safely mount my Zalman 7000Cu directly onto the (smaller) core?

I would assume that they are soldered but dont know for sure. I would NOT remove the IHS using aircooling.

 

[batboy]

I've heard that they are soldered or permanently epoxied on.

 

[GST-97]

Ya, there was a post not too long ago about a guy who took the IHS off his prescott and discovered an almost unremovable solder like material all over the die.

I really wish it was removable... even tho my prescott temps really aren't so bad, they could always be better

-Chris

 

[Mr. $T$]

I'm thinking they are like the M0's and EE's. Lots of heat to push and this 'solder' material possably has a higher heat transfer rate then the old puddy junk. Ok it's good junk but still.....

 

[NookieN]

Yes all Prescotts use solder TIM. Removing the IHS wouldn't buy you all that much. But if you're really bored there's a slim chance you could get it off with a butane torch, a de-soldering gun, a vice, and some heavy gloves.

 

[(HR)Titan]

Yes all Prescotts use solder TIM. Removing the IHS wouldn't buy you all that much. But if you're really bored there's a slim chance you could get it off with a butane torch, a de-soldering gun, a vice, and some heavy gloves.

wow
thats not easy

 

[Mr. $T$]

This dude found out the hardway.

 

[Lancelot]

yes but that's the HUGE die of a P4 extreme edition, not a Prescott...

 

[Mr. $T$]

yes but that's the HUGE die of a P4 extreme edition, not a Prescott...

I know, just for reference for those who don't know what we are talking about.