Are cpu shims worth using?

[Jack]

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I have heard that cpu shims are used to support a heavy heatsink &
fan without putting too much pressure on the core. But are
these shims worth using?

On my Duron I use an Artic Cooling heatsink and fan which weighs
395 g. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/
Is it worth me using a shim next time I change the processor?

 

[hank]

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No

 

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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 00:51:16 +0100, Jack <ny@privacy.net> wrote:

>I have heard that cpu shims are used to support a heavy heatsink &
>fan without putting too much pressure on the core. But are
>these shims worth using?
>
>On my Duron I use an Artic Cooling heatsink and fan which weighs
>395 g. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/
>Is it worth me using a shim next time I change the processor?


Shims are most useful when the heatsink's mounting mechanism (clip) is
very poorly designed or overly stiff, such that it puts an abnormal
(relative to most heatsinks) pressure on the CPU core's edge during
mounting. Unless you find that heatsink to be very hard to mount, you
don't need a shim. Weight is not an issue, but sheer size might be, if it
makes the 'sink more difficult to mount and/or see what you're doing. If
it seems too hard to mount the best advise is to take your time, use the
correct sized tool for the job, and if necessary, remove the motherboard
from the case.

However, that isn't a very good heatsink... while it may be quiet for
your present use the temps may be rather high with a significantly faster
replacement CPU... as you imply with "next time I change the processor".

 

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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 00:51:16 +0100, Jack <ny@privacy.net> wrote:

>I have heard that cpu shims are used to support a heavy heatsink &
>fan without putting too much pressure on the core. But are
>these shims worth using?

Two part answer, should I, and even could I ? The question is
impossible to answer without your first telling us which CPU, you see
whilst shims are available for all pre-Barton, they are not generally
available for Barton & up.

I assume that any upgrade would be a Barton core so the " should I "
is a definite no, and the " could I " is very unlikely, they are of no
value. The URL you posted shows a ' six clip ' Copper Silent 2 - the
six clips are a doddle to put on and distribute the weight of heavy
coolers almost as well as the expensive ' bolt through ' type .

>On my Duron I use an Artic Cooling heatsink and fan which weighs
>395 g. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/en/
>Is it worth me using a shim next time I change the processor?

BoroLad

 

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Jack <ny@privacy.net> wrote:

>I have heard that cpu shims are used to support a heavy heatsink &
>fan without putting too much pressure on the core. But are
>these shims worth using?

The purpose of the shim is purely to protect the processor during
installation of the heatsink and has little or no benefit once it is
in place.

It's much more difficult to damage an Intel CPU but if you're fitting
a heatsink to an AMD Duron/Athlon, and are not accustomed to doing so,
use of a shim is a sensible precaution.

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