After reading info as to how the TIMs on the HyperX sticks suk (@ XSForums), my bro Weap & I checked them out (on my 2 sticks of khx3000 aka bh5). After pulling the heatspreaders on the 1st module I realized that the material Kingston uses really is of concern. It's a thick grayish rubber-like material w/ net/ cheesecloth fabric contained w/in. We both concluded the thermal transfer properties of this stuff would be far from ideal---prolly more of an insulation effect. I don't understand why Kingston did not use standard frag tape, as it would surely be superior to this crap...
Note, that by pulling these off the warranty will be voided (not a major concern for me). Furthermore I gained a few mhz oc by pulling these "heat-trappers" off. I know the entire concept of heatspreaders serving any purpose is debated but Kingston might as well have used Thinsulate for the TIMs vs. this stuff!!!
Note, that by pulling these off the warranty will be voided (not a major concern for me). Furthermore I gained a few mhz oc by pulling these "heat-trappers" off. I know the entire concept of heatspreaders serving any purpose is debated but Kingston might as well have used Thinsulate for the TIMs vs. this stuff!!!