Would a scratch on the heatspreader of a CPU affect it?

[Azure101]

Hi, considering buying a 2nd processor (since i'm a cheapskate) and i found one however the actual chip has a scratch on the heatspreader. Obviously it isn't a very deep scratch but it is pretty noticeable... just wanted to know if it will actually affect the processor in anyway?

 

[RJC]

Nope

 

[Azure101]

Nope

Awesome! xD cheers for the quick reply.... Might be able to get a Q6600 for under £30 =P

 

[setter]

If its not very deep it shouldnt effect it much, if at all, as the paste may cover it fine, if you think it may be a bit to deep you could try lapping it out, this also has the added benefit of decreasing temps and evening contact of the heatsink.

EDIT: a q6600 under £30.00, snap it up asap.

 

[danman2k]

At that price you need to snap it up now

 

[Azure101]

Snappy snappy =P I'll try my best cheers for the help guys!

 

[JonJ678]

Scratched, under 30 quid, get proof that it works first. I'm not sure intel would rma a second hand chip

 

[unknownsock]

Long story short my CPU has some dints in, Probably some dodgy thermal paste.

And i havn't noticed any temps differences etc, and correct me if im wrong this outside edgeing is just for protection and heat transfering right?

 

[Dr Who]

if the top is scratched you have a good excuse to lap it

 

[BIGBC]

second hand + cheap + scratch = lap.

 

[uk_unbeliever]

second hand + cheap + scratch = lap.

= 1% lower temps

 

[BIGBC]

= 1% lower temps

You can get much better than that.

 

[setter]

Lapping certainly helped on my q6600, dropped 11c of load temps at 3.8ghz.

 

[PermaBanned]

Yeah, it might actually decrease temperature, since in theory there would be a bigger surface area over which to dissipate the heat

 

[uk_unbeliever]

You can get much better than that.

Yeh, i've see people getting really good results, but my experience wasn't great except in that the CPU looked real bling, but it was still worth it because modding things is fun.