Delid question.

[wasteomind]

I'm growing more and more interested in the idea of delidding a processor and getting the experience of how to do it. I currently have a 3570k and would like to practice on this CPU rather than a new one before upgrading, probably to an 8700k if the new 9th gen isn't coming any time soon ( or reasonably available). Does the Rockit 88 delid tool work for both of these processors or would I have to get a separate delid tool for each?

Rockit cool sells a kit for the 1155 socket, which the 3570k is, which includes the delid tool and a copper IHS for $46. Does that seem overpriced? Is the copper IHS worth it?

Are the relidding tools worth anything or is it more common to just let the socket hold the IHS in place?

 

[Spartacus09]

The Rockit cool kits are individual to each socket, so an 1155 kit will not work for a 1151 socket, there are 3d printed and knockoffs available on ebay for the 115X sockets that would be more universal I can't speak to how safe they are though.

I personally got the Rockit 88 delid/relid kit because I didn't want to deal with the IHS flopping around, I also had several CPU to delid though so I could justify the $40 cost easier.
I haven't heard any adverse effects with leaving it pressure held (devalues on resell generally though if its not attached).

I cannot recommend the copper IHS as you shouldn't use the liquid metal with the all copper (metal corrosion), IRRC the.. gallium metal has an issue with the copper?
The stock heatsink has a nickel plating protecting it on the underside so it's safe (you could lap the top side of the stock IHS without issue though).

Here's some data and processes I did with the 3770k and my kit: https://hardforum.com/threads/3-x-3770-deliddings-complete.1961116/

 

[Guille_arg]

Maybe doing with a 3d printer will be cheaper.

I did to my i5 7600k with a razor and its pretty easy. Using Liquid Pro at least -20°C full load!!

Good luck!