TIM application on Direct Heatpipes

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CallMeIshmael

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I got my Kingwin RVT-12025, and will be mounting it this weekend. I was looking at the base, and wondered if I should do anything different in my TIM application. I favor the "dollop" method in general, but am unsure about this instance. There are small voids in the base between the heatpipes and the aluminium insert. I am debating whether to try to fill them before mounting the HSF, or just place my dollop of TIM on the (lapped) IHS and let it try to spread up into the voids. I am also considering which TIM to use; have my choice of AS5, AS Ceramique, or Shin Etsu G-751 (my most likely selection).

Any thoughts?
 
Call, I'm wondering the same thing, as I ordered the Xigmatek yesterday. Seems that Newegg has them in for $2 more than the Kingwin, but I digress...

I'm nowhere near an expert, but I was contemplating using a LOT more TIM (also using the shin-etsu, SVC deal?) and a business card to make a flat layer on the HSF, then mounting it on the CPU. I think it'll be an interesting experience, to say the least, but from the numbers I've seen from new reviews, it'll be worth it. From what I've been seeing, we'll have numbers about 2c higher than a TRUE for half the price.
 
im using the OCZ vendetta with the exposed pipes. i first applied TIM with a razor blade, and got decent contact, but have sinced removed and mounted the cooler a dozen times for reviews and IMHO the dollop method gets better coverage. temps are too close to tell a difference, but the dollop method just looks like the contact area is better. i found i had to use a bit more to fill the gaps in the crevices of the pipes.
 
Installed the Xigmatek version today, same TIM, replacing a Ninja. First off, is it just me or is that Shin Etsu REALLY thick? Secondly, I put a layer on the HSF, spread it as best I could, then put a dollop on the CPU. Temps went down about 3c idle, but at load, it went down about 10-15c. This is with a Yate Loon LED 120mm @5v. I'm seriously liking this HSF....

For the record, I'm running an E2140 @ 3Ghz (gotta love when a 90% OC is a BAD chip), 1.375v on an Abit IP35-Pro. I also have this with the Thermalright bolt through kit.

Edit: The Xigmatek version came without the fan installed, the mounts are in a plastic bag. One corner of one fin was bent, but it easily straightened out. I didn't even notice the bend until I was inspecting it for 2-3 minutes, it was that minor.

Annnnd I'm about to crosspost this onto the SPCR forums as well.
 
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