to lap cpu or not?

Geekazoid · 16 Aug 2013 at 12:00

OK guys had my 2500k for a year or so how long is the warranty with Intel? if its one year i might just take the risk and lap my CPU and Heatsink (NHD14)... i want to lap to mirror finish with a vacuum between the two surfaces... can this be done by myself or should i get it professionally lapped?

Many Thanks

Geekazoid · 16 Aug 2013 at 12:11

Dont use too much water and use a sanding block if possible

cant i just lap ontop of a mirror (as they seem flat to me)

I need all the deg C drop i can get im pushing my CPU/hardware to the limit to extend the lifespan as much as i can.

Geekazoid · 16 Aug 2013 at 12:20

i believe it was OEM but need to check if it is heck it i lap if its retail hmm dont want to loose my warranty...

is it possiable to lap to a quality where there is a vacuum between the surfaces using manual method by myself.

i want to be at the stage where i dont have to apply thermal paste or apply VERY little of it..

Geekazoid · 17 Aug 2013 at 17:31

I'm a bit confused, how does the joining of two flat surfaces create a vacuum? And how does pushing components to the limit extend their lifespan?

You create a vacuum when the two surfaces are very flat and smooth that when you push them together they stick 10-20 sec you created a vacuum between the surfaces