******** / Mugen on XFX 780i

[avatar1983]

Hi,
I have the ******** and am using it on a XFX 780i board. I used to use the push pins, put one of the pins no longer locks properly in the down position, so I recently replaced them with the universal retention kit. At the moment I have it installed without the spacer, and the normal insulation washers that come with the kit. This has made my CPU 5-8 degrees warmer then it was using the push pins!

So on this board should I just use the spacer, or will I be able to get better cooling without it using thinner insulation washers?

Thanks for the advice!

[Oli]

Use thinner washers for higher pressure. The copper spacer will not improve your temps I'm afraid. They could get worse.


Bye Oliver

[Shinigami]

Copper Spacer will increase the temps BUT it will give you more pressure. Depending on the thermal grease it might get better because of the contact surface. I would also recommend to use other insulation washers, which are thinner. You can even make them on your own, use paper for example.