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psyco™ · 02-05-09

Hi,

Just about to mount phase change cooler but i noticed i don't have a heat pad,just pcb spray electrical grease and neoprene.
Do i need that heat pad or will the neoprene on the back of the board be ok?

Thanks

d3str0y3r0fn00bs · 02-05-09

most of the time i just use a layer of neoprene. the heating pad is not needed. its just an extra wall of defence that will warm your cpu up a bit. don't bother with it unless you want. get a good air tight seal and your fine.

NCspecV81 · 02-05-09

yeah the heater pad, as mentioned, does not need to be used.

yomama9388 · 02-06-09

I have no heat pad on mine, not needed. I would just recommend some liquid electrical tape and neoprene, does the job well.

psyco™ · 02-06-09

Thanks for the info ,i may as well ask just how long can you keep these things running when its all set up? can you still use as a normal pc if need be?

NCspecV81 · 02-06-09

I've had mine on for weeks straight.

psyco™ · 02-06-09

Cool

02-05-09	#1 (permalink)
psyco™ Overclocker in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 54 Rep: 1 Unique Rep: 1 Trader Rating: 0	Heat pad needed? Hi, Just about to mount phase change cooler but i noticed i don't have a heat pad,just pcb spray electrical grease and neoprene. Do i need that heat pad or will the neoprene on the back of the board be ok? Thanks

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NCspecV81 4.0ghz Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,046 Rep: 390 Unique Rep: 264 Trader Rating: 27	yeah the heater pad, as mentioned, does not need to be used. __________________ want to play l4d1 maps on your shiny new l4d2 game? PM me for details!

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psyco™ Overclocker in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 54 Rep: 1 Unique Rep: 1 Trader Rating: 0	Thanks for the info ,i may as well ask just how long can you keep these things running when its all set up? can you still use as a normal pc if need be? Last edited by psyco™ : 02-06-09 at 11:27 AM

02-06-09	#6 (permalink)
NCspecV81 4.0ghz Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,046 Rep: 390 Unique Rep: 264 Trader Rating: 27	I've had mine on for weeks straight. __________________ want to play l4d1 maps on your shiny new l4d2 game? PM me for details!

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psyco™ Overclocker in Training Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 54 Rep: 1 Unique Rep: 1 Trader Rating: 0	Cool Last edited by psyco™ : 02-07-09 at 04:56 AM

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