WReXSTi Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 is this heatsink lapped? its a thermalright ultra and I was wondering if i need to lap it more or if it needs to be lapped. Also, should I get this or a Noctua U12P 1366? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr4vitas Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 There isn't really anyway to tell just by looking at it, what you should do if you really care to is take a perminent marker and marker the entire bottom and then start sanding with some light sand paper (like 800+ grit) and watch to see if it sands off evenly or if not if it is convex or concave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nVidia_Freak Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 From what I see it needs some more work; ideally you should end up with a mirror finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WReXSTi Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 From what I see it needs some more work; ideally you should end up with a mirror finish. I bought a Noctua U12P-SE1366 for 53 dollars shipped brand new. Is that a good price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Thats a very good price. The TruE looked like it had not been lapped. A lap job wil end up showing copper if it was done correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WReXSTi Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Thats a very good price. The TruE looked like it had not been lapped. A lap job wil end up showing copper if it was done correctly. Thanks I purchased the Noctua because it was better than the Thermalright TRUE in the review made by you... lol Thanks for everything guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwinC Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 To check for flatness. Use a straight edge or razor diagonally and across the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WReXSTi Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 To check for flatness. Use a straight edge or razor diagonally and across the surface. Should i lap the U12P-SE1366? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) That would be the most acurrate way to find out whats what about that cooler. and if you have a powerful flashlight then you could use that and if light is bleeding through alot in a lite room then you have a inperfection. you can do the same with the chip just be carful not to be any pins. Check it before you do. the noctua is a pretty high quality HSF by what I have heard Edited August 13, 2009 by boinker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WReXSTi Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) That would be the most acurrate way to find out whats what about that cooler. and if you have a powerful flashlight then you could use that and if light is bleeding through alot in a lite room then you have a inperfection. you can do the same with the chip just be carful not to be any pins. Check it before you do. the noctua is a pretty high quality HSF by what I have heard kk thanks everyone EDIT: Will my motherboard be able to hold this cooler? I have a P6TSE and I am afraid that my motherboard will not hold it. It is the one with two fans (770g) Edited August 13, 2009 by WReXSTi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 The TRUE picture looked like a stock picture. I strongly doubt that was lapped at all. In that case, it would almost certainly benefit from lapping. Thermalright coolers are widely known for not being very flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Should i lap the U12P-SE1366? Mine had machining marks but most heatsinks do. Try it out before you lap it to see how well it does for you It will fit fine on your board Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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