Delidded 4770K plus results

Bala

Bala

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Hi all, usually just a reader and don't post much but today after delidding my 4770k wanted to share my experience with you all.

Generally my 4770k runs hot while gaming and even hotter when using IDEs related to programming & database. I planned to buy 4790K then had a thought why not delid (just wanted to give it a try) if I screw up will buy a new one as planned, if not some money saved.

I run a custom H2O loop and I've managed to overclock my 4770k to [email protected]. In Prime95 I usually hit 95+ degrees in all cores within few minutes. I have tried changing my TIM with no real luck.

Unfortunately I don't have any screenshots before delidding but trust me it used to run hot.

Here some after delidding. Max I have hit is 70 degrees in prime 95 (ran only for 30 minutes) considering it used to hit 95+ in minutes this is really a good outcome. Overall I'm pleased with the results.

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Next week will try to overclock and run prime95 for few hours then post it here.
 
Dempsey22 said:
I'm planning the same with my 4670k. What delid method did you use?

Did you use CLU between the die and the IHS ? :)
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I used razor method. I don't know how it happened but I managed to delid in 15 mins.
Started around corners and then onto sides. Overall it took around 100 minutes for whole process.

CLP - Between die & IHS
MX4 - Between IHS & Copper block
 
Bala said:
I used razor method. I don't know how it happened but I managed to delid in 15 mins.
Started around corners and then onto sides. Overall it took around 100 minutes for whole process.

CLP - Between die & IHS
MX4 - Between IHS & Copper block
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Good to know dude.

Did you try increasing your OC yet now that temps arent going to be an issue?
 
Its worth doing my cpu does 4.3ghz @ 60c @ 1.24v at the moment I've been lowering it slowly to see how low I can go with the volts and then I am going to try 4.5ghz.

I couldnt get on with the liquid stuff and it was a nightmare to remove so in the end I just use MX4 in both places. It idles around 18c-20c.

I used the whack it with a lump of wood method and hope for the best. Came off on the third whack. Hardest bit was clearing off the old stuff Intel put on. I also used nail varnish on the small components to be on the safe side. Some people recommend it some dont but I just wanted to try it.
 
if your gonna do it do it with the vice and hammer method

the razor/blade way is more risky to do,if you nick the cpu pcb enough you'll kill the chip
 
I've thought about it, but its only in synthetic stress tests my chip runs hot. In games at 4.7 on 1.300v its hitting mid 60's. Could clock higher but it would just be for benching.
 
I'd like to delid my i5 4670 which runs 60C @3.8GHz with stock voltages. Little undervoltage and temps doesn't exceed 55C.
But can't be asked to spend 150GBP for new one if I'd kill mine..

Wish they sell delidded CPUs for additional 20GBP, obviously with the lid on a side so you can use it if not using special made motherboard socket like MSI's XPower (I believe) ^^
 
I use a piece of rigid plastic sheet and slide it under the edge where theres no tracks on the pcb then work my way round, no chance of cutting anything and no chance of damaging the pcb by whacking it. Done 3 like that now, pentium k, i7 4770 and i5 4670.
 
davida76 said:
I use a piece of rigid plastic sheet and slide it under the edge where theres no tracks on the pcb then work my way round, no chance of cutting anything and no chance of damaging the pcb by whacking it. Done 3 like that now, pentium k, i7 4770 and i5 4670.
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This sounds good and safe, will try this next time.
 
well i still prefer the razor method. Nice slow smooth and easy :P

Use transparent nail lacquer or liquid tape to cover those little capacitors and then put coollaboratory liquid ultra or better pro cuz ultra gets dry after some time. Clean the black glue off to make sure theres no extra space between ihs and chip.

Enjoy the temps ;)
 
I beat my 4670k with a hammer this morning!! I was surprised to see the bottom 1/4 of the core had little to no tim on it at all. Loads of that black stuff everywhere too. Cleaned it all up and while the IHS was off I lapped it as it was massively concave. Put Liquid Pro on the core and placed it in the socket then the IHS on top and held it down with the socket clamp before refitting my block. Just ran IBT to see the core that is usually 10-12 degrees different to the others is now only 6 degrees different. Now I was never temp limited in the first place as 4.4Ghz with 1.280v had me in the mid 50's while running IBT. Now I am in the mid 30's!! To be fair it is colder today so my rads have some lovely cold air being sucked through them but it's still a big gain.
 
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