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LittleLinnet
post Nov 5 2006, 06:08 PM

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10 degrees ??
That's really a lot.

You should include some pics while you are lapping though, lol
LittleLinnet
post Nov 5 2006, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(styloe @ Nov 5 2006, 09:56 PM)
ok but dunno where to start sweat.gif maybe i'll ask around first...
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you can lapped it to copper mirror finish.
Just like madman mentioned in the front page, the XP120 is also nikel coated copper base
LittleLinnet
post Nov 7 2006, 01:16 AM

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the removal of nickel plating is not as hard as you think
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post Nov 16 2006, 06:13 PM

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i lapped my stock AMD heatsink before, i admit it is not a good job
I only used the leftover 1200 grit paper
I didn't start at 400 grit, lazy go out and buy sand paper, just want to try last time

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LittleLinnet
post Dec 10 2006, 02:24 PM

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maybe someone who have real flat and mirror finish should try without putting any thermal paste and see how it goes tongue.gif
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post Nov 20 2007, 09:58 AM

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er...this thread is not pinned up yet ?

 

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