A couple of lapping questions??

Notorious Lee · 12 Jun 2008 at 20:20

Hi,

After receiving some advice on these forums I have decided to upgrade my hsf, case fans, tidy up the insides of my pc for better air flow & lapp my processor & possibly the new hsf.

The reason I say I am going to lapp the hsf is because I am thinking of buying this one

This one.

And I have heard there are issues with this model due to the base not being entirely flat but please tell me if I'm wrong.

So my main question is regarding lapping the CPU: -

I have read a lapping guide I found on these forums which was helpful but do I use standard sandpaper from B & Q & what grain do you recommend I use?

Also, do I lapp the HSF in exactly the same way I do with the cpu?

How do I know when I have finished lapping?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Notorious Lee · 12 Jun 2008 at 20:36

Saul said:
There was an article in Custom PC about lapping your CPU. I'll dig it out and scan the page for you. Pretty indepth guide.

Thanks very much.

That would be appreciated.

Notorious Lee · 12 Jun 2008 at 20:36

PhillyDee said:
You use wet and dry, NOT Sandpaper. Its best to see how flay your cpu is using a good steel rule, or a stanley knife blade. If it looks flatm dont do it. If not, there are some guides about somehwere. Strart with a P220 and work upto P800 (minimum). Keep it wet at all times.

So are you saying that if my CPU looks flat then DO NOT lapp?

What about the hsf?

Notorious Lee · 12 Jun 2008 at 20:46

This is the guide I read.

If you were me would you leave the lapping alone?

I just want the best possible cooling solution.

Notorious Lee · 12 Jun 2008 at 22:05

Thanks Saul.

For some reason the link isn't working.