To remove, or not to remove (the glue), that is the question!

[whiterabbit]

Do I remove the silicon glue from the IHS and PCB when delidding Kaby Lake? As I under it, one should remove this in order to reduce the gap between IHS and die, thereby increasing thermal transfer.

Would be grateful for your view.

 

[whiterabbit]

Thanks guys.

So remove glue and thin layer of CLU on die. I'm not going to glue the IHS and will leave it to the retaining clip to hold everything in place.

Wish I had an air cooler to test it with as my monoblock is a PITA to remove and install. Fingers crossed I get it right first time.