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    CPU TIM Replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dissident738, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. Dissident738

    Dissident738 Notebook Guru

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    Anyone thinking about replacing the TIM on their CPU should definitely do it. It took about 15 minutes to disassemble and reassemble and it brought a dramatic drop in my temps.

    I used Shin-Etsu MicroSI G751, which is the same stuff I use on my desktop PCs. Spreading it is a royal PITA, but the results speak for themselves.

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    Pretty large drop. I am running prime now to see the load difference. Will post back.

    Thanks to mfractal for the idea to do this.
     
    Dissident738, Aug 28, 2010
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