Hello. Yeah.. I skipped the intro thread, and got straight to business... :swt: I'll probably hit that up in a sec. Anyhow.... I recently ordered a CHAINTECH "SKT600" with a KT600 Chipset to replace my PCChips M811LU with a VIA KT266 chipset (links provided to show specs); my question is, I want to switch my current CPU (AMD Athlon XP 2200+ (Thoroughbred) (no link..c'mon...I'd figure you can probably figure the specs out for that. :chk: ) to the Chaintech board, and was wondering if I am going to end up removing my heatsink when moving my CPU, thus needing to reattatch it once I get the chip over to the other mobo. (Basically wondering if I should go ahead and order some thermal paste or pad...) Its been a while since I've swapped CPUs between motherboards (Not since my AMD 5x86 :swt: ), and considering they didn't really use stuff like that much back then, I could seriously use some advice. All helpful info will be appreciated. (Yeah, I'm upgrading for the 8x AGP and the SATA capability.... ) --Capkanada p.s. If I am going to need it, which would you suggest, paste or pad?
Yes you'll need to uninstall the CPU heatsink before you can remove the CPU itself...unless you happen to have some new info about it. Paste is better than a pad because of the properties. While the pad will work, you'll get better thermal conductivity going with a paste (a thin layer, mind you). Arctic Silver or Ceramique is the best stuff to get. Before you apply the paste, clean off the heatsink and CPU die with some isopropyl alcohol and let it dry (leave it a few minutes). You only need to apply it to the CPU die, not the entire processor package. With the Athlon XP's, it's not that much.
Many thanks B. Just wondering, what kind of specs should I probably be looking for in a heatsink? I figure if I'm going to have to reattatch the darned thing, I may as well get a good one. --Capkanada...I don't fight crime...I..uh...groom maple trees.
A good HSF will have a pretty large HS made from copper, or at least a copper base. And some good brand fans.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-037&depa=1 That looks like it's a good cooler. Probably not the best air cooling you can buy, but you're looking at $50-70 for a high-end unit from the likes of Thermalright and Swiftech, not to mention massive clearance requirements for some of the units.
