P4 2.53 shim?

[Jeff68005]

I read in a post something about a shim when installing the retail version P4 2.53. The comments indicated that failure to install it properly could endanget the P4 CPU.
I had no problem with a 1.8a but there was no shim ... just heat paste.
Please comment on installation of a P4 retail 2.53. What if anything is different than dropping in a chip, adding heat paste and securing the fan? Any additional concerns or cautions?

Thanks in advance.

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[groth2757]

I've never heard or seen of any shims for any P4 cpus.

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[chuck232]

I installed my P4 2.4B and there's no need for a shim. The HSF locking mechanism on the mobo is all you need.

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[Crashman]

The P4 has an Integrated Heat Spreader, which is there for several reasons including protecting the core from rocking a cooler, which is what a shim would do. So a shim isn't needed.

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[LED]

I have a retail 1.8a and it didnt come with "heat paste". If you buy from a place that sells you retail 1.8a's w/ heat paste, then getting a 2.53 with a shim might not be out of the question.

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[Jeff68005]

Ok...Thanks Crashman. So when I open the box, what should I expect?
Place CPU on motherboard GA-8iexp
/ Add Artic Silver
/ Add Heat Spreader
/ Add Artic Silver
/ Add Fan ?

IF I wait for the November Price drop ... Is the install of the P4 2.8 any different?

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[Crashman]

Heat spreader is already glued on.

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[chuck232]

All you've gotta do is place HSF on CPU and you're done. Yo can take the thermal pad off and replace it with AS if you want.

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