Xeon E5 1680v2

[usmc362]

I just bought one of these new and yesterday I installed it using IC Diamond. I decided to remove the CPU to apply Grizzly Conductonaut 73/W mk. After removing the ICD; it was only on for about an hour, I now have scuff marks on the IHS. Not scratches but scuffs that will not come off. Well I won't see them after I apply the Conductonaut but will the scuffs affect performance?

 

[newtekie1]

Yeah, IC Diamond is known to cause damage to the heatsinks and CPUs it is used on. Their customer service is complete garbage too. Throw the crap out.

Though I don't know if it caused permanent performance harm, probably not, but it probably did void your warranty on the CPU.

 

[Kanan]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1411528/avoid-ic-diamond-thermal-paste

wow. Just wow.

 

[Frick]

A while back there was a while shitfest about it here. It performs well but ruining tha HSF isn't worth it. There are plenty of good compounds out there.