How To Check My CPU Before Lapping

This video will show you how I determine if lapping a CPU is needed. Not all CPU's and Coolers need to be lapped. Even after determining whether you need to lap your CPU, you should first install the CPU to make sure it is not a dud and run several temp tests to verify your CPU temperature. This will give you a base temp to start with, so if you do lap your CPU, you will know if your CPU temps have improved. Even if you feel the need to lap your CPU, it is possible that the temps you are realizing are acceptable, meaning lapping may not be required. This will save you a lot of time and effort and not void any warranty that you may still have.

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[xakervu]

the temperature decrease depends on how much you lap.

[WestCoastMods]

@xakervu Not how much you lap but how well you lap it.....However, you will reach a ceiling, your only going to gain so much regardless how much you lap as long as it is done right. keep in mind that a bad lap job will have reversed effect on your performance.

[leekimlanuza]

isn't why we put thermal paste ??

[WestCoastMods]

@leekimlanuza Thermal paste is only so good.....You still would need thermal paste even after lapping and you may only see a 3-5 degree Celsius difference, however I have heard some actually acquire a 10C difference.

[balagehun1991]

isnt it better not to lap it and keep warranty? o.O

[WestCoastMods]

@balagehun1991 Yes...i would only lap it after a year or so regardless of the temps...If they were way out of line then I would just RMA it.

[airforcesuk]

Lapping = boring sunday and sore arm

[spearmintmonkey]

Maybe that old ruler is not flat #OMG

[freakb18c]

Heart - Barracuda

[Dzincool]

name of song at start ? :)

[MrDucktaper]

Don't do the ruler thing with a AMD processor unless you protect the pins before.

[xakervu]

@WestCoastMods, i fully support your words, I just said in short. But, we should not forget to lap the heat sink as well.. Nevertheless, this is a very useful video to get rid of the heat.