#96 - Question/Answer: Lapping CPU & Heatsink

Q. Should you lapp your CPU and heatsink and will it result in a lower CPU temperature? And most importantly will it allow a higher overclock?

A. Lapping will void you warranty but it might lower your CPU's temperature and therefore allow a higher overclock. Watch the video to find out more... http://www.Support3GM.com

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computer
• cpu
• intel
• amd
• heatsink
• cooler
• grit
• sandpaper

[Vaughnlesterinoz]

"remember that the plate side goes DOWN on the sandpaper." haha yeah I can just imagine some noob trying it the other way around XD

[DAVERUKY]

and the next video is "HOW TO FIX A CPU PIN AFTER LAPPING THE WRONG WAY" lol

[LRoyz]

@LRoyz Remember to also do the cooler's heatsink!

[LRoyz]

@cbremer83 I do 600 > 800 > 1200 > 1500 > 2000. Can't be bothered to go any further.

[cbremer83]

I go WAY higher levels of paper. Start at 800, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000. Then you have a shiny smooth surface!

[ptwick123]

@yeechester can i use sandpaper to do it? and do i need like some special wax o polish it afterwards?

[yeechester]

@ptwick123 try it and find out.. lol a cpu heatsink isnt that important or expensive.. do ur reasearch and be patient.... ive done it to my coolermaster v8 and it dropped it about 4 'C

[ptwick123]

should i lap a coolermaster hyper 101i ? plz realy about how much a preformance increase do you think i can get?

[WithScissorsRuns]

@carlje54 Try either Core Temp or Real Temp...both are very good... personally I prefer Core Temp though

[juggernautxtr]

call me a cheater, I took mine to the machinist..... needless to say 5 bucks and 8c on loaded temps.zalman cnps 9700led, made it a little easier to snap down too.