Q6600/TRUE Lapping

[UtopiA]

I've never lapped any hardware before.

I'm not doing this as a luxury, but more as a necessity. With my current setup my Q6600 is idling 45C at 1.237v (8x400), load temps actually reach 70C in Prime95. I now realize I'll probably have this processor for a while (Since LGA 775 is dead), so I want to go ahead and prepare it for the long run.

Just a few quick questions.

1. Is this a good procedure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVXuZTuoEuE

2. I know what dry lapping is, but what is "wet" lapping? Do I just dampen the sandpaper with some water? Is wet lapping safer or better than dry?

3. What grit should I stop at with the processor and TRUE? 1000 grit for both?

 

[nissanztt90]

In my experience, having the sandpaper be wet lets it last longer, basically it doesnt fill up with metal dust as fast, but its not nessecary. It also acts as a lubricant, and also prevents the dust from going everywhere. The video is pretty good for a guide, although you dont need to really go higher than 800-1000. Just needs to be flat.