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    GPU/CPU Copper Shim

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by min2209, Jun 14, 2010.

  1. min2209

    min2209 Notebook Deity

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    Hey all,
    just wondering, is there anywhere to order a GPU or CPU copper shim from? Like maybe ~1mm thick piece of copper? The reason I'm asking is that there seems to have been some discussion in the MSI section for adding a copper shim between the GPU and the GPU heat spreader. Someone has gotten very good results with that.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Abula

    Abula Puro Chapin

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    You probably should ask directly to the person that had good results what and where he bought it.

    I made some shims with the following, Sample Copper Sheet Pack, you will still have to cut it and maybe if you are really picky to lap it, but its very cheap for doing this kinda mods, it even comes with different thickness as its a sample,

    Good luck,
     
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    min2209 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks!

    The thing is that he bought it from some Ebay seller in the US, but I'm not in the US and I've never used Ebay in my life :eek: so...
     
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    chunlianghere Notebook Consultant

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    chunlianghere, Jun 14, 2010
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