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    CPU with "core glass chipping" ... a concern?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by m8o, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. m8o

    m8o Notebook Evangelist

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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    What they probably mean is that the silicon die has some scratches possibly caused by IC Diamond thermal paste. They do have a returns policy and the listing does say 100% working so if you buy it and anything goes wrong, guess you can either return it or file a dispute for wrongful description.
     
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  3. unfaix

    unfaix Notebook Consultant

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    okay noob question, why does on uses IC Diamond if it scratches the die?
     
    unfaix, Sep 5, 2013
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    Because the material used in IC Diamond (and some other aftermarket pastes) are much better conductors of heat than stock OEM paste. Scratching is a very minor concern, mainly only cosmetic.

    In a nutshell, "Because it runs cooler, yo!"
     
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    THat's what I thought, i was going to buy artic silver but i'll just shell out some more and get IC Diamond.

    I had bought some cheapo fry's branded crap, and have been doing a good job so far.
     
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