Replacing TIM on VRM heatsinks

Kidge · 27 Jan 2014 at 23:14

Just wondering if it is safe to take these off and replace the tim as I think my VRM's are throttling my overclock?

My board is in the sig, what part(s) would I take off and would they go back on fine?

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Kidge · 27 Jan 2014 at 23:33

Ah I see, my mistake!. so currently my temps on NB show 52c when running prime, could I possibly reduce this by replacing TIM?.

Would also applying TIM and some mini heatsinks on the R60 chips show some improvement be it little?.

pprest123, I would say you're right, sadly I don't think this board was designed with overclocking in mind so I'm not going to push it too much.

I believe the 900 series boards are better.

Kidge · 27 Jan 2014 at 23:51

Ah good, out of interest what would be the maximum temperature?.

I may look at getting these and have a play around:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-038-AL

Kidge · 30 Jan 2014 at 12:46

Ok, cheers for the advice guys!

I think i'll avoid the heatsinks for now and focus on my airflow as i only have 3 fans in my case atm.

Front, Rear and on the heatsink.