The AS5 is already on there. I removed the cooler tonight and found a large void in the paste so i cleaned it up and reapplied the paste and reinstalled the cooler. Temps dropped to 39 and I guess mave improve a little more after burn-in?
I figure that was kinda high for idle. Running prime95 for about 15-20min will take the processor to 50deg and hold it there.
So what is removing the IHS?? And how do I perform this mod? Is it worth the trouble? Would lapping the cooler help any?
As for airflow, when I removed the case side I only get a drop or 1 sometimes 2 deg.
I hate to have to cough up for another cooler...