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Areca 1880ix CPU Heatsink Replacement

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Brainbug

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Due to some changes in the configuration of my server, the Areca 1880ix wasn't getting the same airflow as it was previously, and the CPU was hitting ~80C. Replacing the stock heatsink with an Enzotech, has dropped temps by over 30C.

Raid Card. Old style, before the single large heatsink
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Use a heat gun to heat up the CPU heatsink then gently twist and it will pop off.
02-Areca1880ix-CPUHeatsinkRemoved_Resize.jpg


Clean the CPU with 99% isopropyl alcohol
03-Areca1880ix-CPUClean_Resize.jpg


Add thermal compound, and install the SLF-1. I used a 2-pin adapter from a noctua fan to connect to the fan header included on the raid card.
04-Areca1880ix-SLF1Install_Resize.jpg


Enjoy the lowered temps.
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