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    lapped my IHS on a Q6600 (pics and results)

    Your best bet for Sandpaper is: UnitedAuto B&M or http://www.nortonautomotive.com/ most I would go is 1200 grit. no need for ooohhhh shinys, unless you've a troll!
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    How do I properly lap my heatsink/waterblock?

    Just as sneekypeet stated. However, before you begin it's proper run a razorblade along the top to see if it actually needs to be lapped (nickel-copper alloy conducts, a pure copper base isn't necessary). If it does then mark an X over the nickel plating with a permanent marker. You mark the...
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    How do I properly lap my heatsink/waterblock?

    Great article.. I would have written one myself, but never had the time to! Also take a gander at this article! I had never laughed so much in my life... http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-destroy-your-CPU-by-lapping-it
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