Lapping Q9550

Sayso · 7 Oct 2008 at 15:08

Im going to lap my Q9550 this weekend, has anyone got any tips not covered by the guide?
Im mostly trying to even out the temps across all cores as one is consistantly 10C higher than the others..can lapping cure this or am i just going to make things worse?
Also going to do a "minor" lap on my cooler (not mirror finish !!) as i think this is going to be very awkward considering the size and shape of it, has anyone got any tips for lapping a Fan base as most of the guides ive seen only seem to be about CPUs.

thanks

HatMan · 7 Oct 2008 at 19:07

Lapping my Q6600 gave me 2°C between cores with a 5°C drop overall, so yes it helps.

Freelanc3r · 7 Oct 2008 at 20:34

Kinda off topic: Can someone please explain what lapping is?

Cheers

-=Vect0r=- · 7 Oct 2008 at 20:44

Rebel Master said:
Kinda off topic: Can someone please explain what lapping is?

Cheers

Lapping is whereby you increase the surface contact between CPU and Cooler to maximise cooling efficiency. You achieve this by rubbing the CPU on increasing grades of Wet 'n Dry paper on a flat glass surface until it gleams!

Shine does not actually matter so long as it is flat, but whilst you are at it.....

reflux · 7 Oct 2008 at 22:36

I lapped my X3350 and got basically no difference in overall temps and no closing of the gaps between individual core temperatures. But it was worth doing because now it's all shiny

zykan · 8 Oct 2008 at 03:12

Rebel Master said:
Kinda off topic: Can someone please explain what lapping is?

Cheers

if your want to learn in more detail, follow this guide, found here

for 15 mins of your time, is really worth the watch.

Sayso · 8 Oct 2008 at 08:46

On a side note how many fan clips does the TRUE come with?

worldpeace · 8 Oct 2008 at 10:22

Sayso said:
On a side note how many fan clips does the TRUE come with?

It only comes with one set of clips.

Sayso · 8 Oct 2008 at 10:41

so push or pull with a 1 fan set up?

domthecondom · 8 Oct 2008 at 13:16

try both out

Sayso · 8 Oct 2008 at 13:20

hehe good idea will try push first as i have a case fan directly behind which im going to upgrade to a Yate loon and run at full speed

domthecondom · 8 Oct 2008 at 13:25

how do people get the second Fan on the TRUE? Cable ties?

zootfloot · 8 Oct 2008 at 15:57

With the TRUE Black i got 2 sets of the wire clips, but im pretty certain that you can buy them seperately anyways.

Maybe just elastic bands would be ok, or cable ties as you mentioned.

Sayso · 10 Oct 2008 at 13:51

had a nightmare getting the fan on with the clips provided is there an easy way to do it?

also where can i get some more clips so i can get another fan on there?