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Nov 29, 2018
Basically an i7-870 without IGPU
4 of 4 found this helpful This socket 1156 Xeon is basically an i7-870 without the on-chip integrated graphics. In situations where you're using an external PCI(e) graphics card (which I would think would be most of the time) this is hardly and issue. Since there is no Integrated Graphics Processor Unit, however, there is significantly less heat concentration within the die, allowing you to either upclock the CPU for better performance (at equivalent temperatures), or run it "stock" at lower temperatures. Either one is a "win".
Of course, this is still pre-Sandy Bridge architecture; Intel made huge improvements in IPC (and added the first-generation AVX instruction set) right after this gen. Nonetheless, it can still hold its own in office/general use apps and games that aren't strongly CPU bound.
Oct 16, 2019
GREAT "CONVENIENCE" ALTERNATIVE TO THERMAL PASTE!
1 of 1 found this helpful These thin graphite thermal pads are intended to be used in place of thermal paste between the CPU's heat spreader and the coldplate of a CPU cooler, where (traditionally) one would spread thermal paste.
While it doesn't rival the very best thermal pastes in terms of performance, it's as good as many and more than adequate for general use (AND it's re-usable!) Therefore, it's an ideal solution for quickly swapping out a CPU for testing purposes, or for people that would rather not deal with the mess or work involved in applying thermal paste. In short, it's easy, it's effective, and it installs neatly.
The product is available in 30mm×30mm (for most Intel desktop CPUs) or 40mm×40mm (for AMD Ryzen CPUs) and is VERY easily cut. In fact, with a sharp blade, it takes nothing more than the weight of the knife itself to make a clean cut through the material — (scissors work well, too) — and trimming the pad down to the size of IHS (of the CPU it's being applied to) IS advisable, because this stuff is CONDUCTIVE, so any "edges" that stick out far enough, if they were to drape over PCB component leads, could short out something!
That being said, the other advantage (of a TIM like this) is that it's likely to perform just as well after years of use as it does on first application. While there are thermal pastes that may perform better, it remains to be seen if they will STILL be performing "better" after 18-24 months.
In short, if you're looking for a simple CPU thermal interface for repeated use, or you don't mind spending $10 or $13 for a single permanent application, but don't want to deal with the hassle of thermal paste, then this is the answer you've been waiting for.
Dec 28, 2018
GREAT "CONVENIENCE" ALTERNATIVE TO THERMAL PASTE!
These thin graphite thermal pads are intended to be used in place of thermal paste between the CPU's heat spreader and the coldplate of a CPU cooler, where (traditionally) one would spread thermal paste.
While it doesn't rival the very best thermal pastes in terms of performance, it's as good as many and more than adequate for general use (AND it's re-usable!) Therefore, it's an ideal solution for quickly swapping out a CPU for testing purposes, or for people that would rather not deal with the mess or work involved in applying thermal paste. In short, it's easy, it's effective, and it installs neatly.
The product is available in 30mm×30mm (for most Intel desktop CPUs) or 40mm×40mm (for AMD Ryzen CPUs) and is VERY easily cut. In fact, with a sharp blade, it takes nothing more than the weight of the knife itself to make a clean cut through the material — (scissors work well, too) — and trimming the pad down to the size of IHS (of the CPU it's being applied to) IS advisable, because this stuff is CONDUCTIVE, so any "edges" that stick out far enough, if they were to drape over PCB component leads, could short out something!
That being said, the other advantage (of a TIM like this) is that it's likely to perform just as well after years of use as it does on first application. While there are thermal pastes that may perform better, it remains to be seen if they will STILL be performing "better" after 18-24 months.
In short, if you're looking for a simple CPU thermal interface for repeated use, or you don't mind spending $10 or $13 for a single permanent application, but don't want to deal with the hassle of thermal paste, then this is the answer you've been waiting for.