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- Apr 10, 2001
JoeCrappa (Jun 11, 2001 07:11 p.m.):
most likely it is your block orientation. how tight is your block? also do you have the water inlet above the CPU? any arctic silver? or compound? do you still have your pads on the CPU? do you have a copper shim on there? if your pads are on then TAKE THEM OFF and you'll get better temps guaranteed. i know this can be dangerous but if you get a shim then it could be safer or do what this guy did here Bunker Mentallity. Please email me and i'll try to help you out. im sure this problem concerns me as much as it concerns you.
I highly recommend not removing the pads from the CPU. They are there to provide a "cushion" point between the HS install and the die. Removing them greatly increases the chances of a crushed die. My waterblock mounts up fine with the pads in place. I'm leaning toward the radiator and water flow rate.