space for TIMAnyone noticed, the copper plate that rests on the CPU Die does not actually make contact with it?
space for TIMAnyone noticed, the copper plate that rests on the CPU Die does not actually make contact with it?
The gap is way to large to be "space for TIM" (in the form of paste). It is ~1mm.space for TIM
Sure, but the board ships with paste and not a pad...a pad is a TIM too.
aah understand. you better have asked:Sure, but the board ships with paste and not a pad...
This is why I am looking for others views on this.
Yeah, you're right. Details are importantaah understand. you better have asked:
"Anyone noticed, the copper plate that rests on the CPU Die does not actually make contact with it? the gap is 1mm and too much for thermal paste...."
The various n100 mini pcs suffer from this gap on some units. Though I don't recall it being posted about with the NAS boards. The most common fix on the mini pcs is a copper shim between the dies and the main plate. Some people have shortened the standoffs on the mini pcs (by filing, etc) as an alternative to shims.Anyone noticed, the copper plate that rests on the CPU Die does not actually make contact with it? the gap is ~1mm and too much for thermal paste...
CW-NAS-ADLN-K (CWWK Purple board)
Got it. On my n100 nas board (CW-NAS-ADLN-K), they just gooped A LOT of thermal paste to deal with the gap. Not sure if this would cause any thermal issues, I mean no one using this board here has reported it.The various n100 mini pcs suffer from this gap on some units. Though I don't recall it being posted about with the NAS boards. The most common fix on the mini pcs is a copper shim between the dies and the main plate. Some people have shortened the standoffs on the mini pcs (by filing, etc) as an alternative to shims.
While you've got the copper spreader off it would be great to share some pictures of the mounting, underside, pad, etc. I've just checked and the only images anywhere are of the naked dies or with the spreader in place. It'll be useful to know how it's mounted, for modding or improvements. (Thanks).I am going to try using a 0.5mm or 1mm thermal pad and check the temps.
Can you show some pictures? I would assume it is just filled with loads of thermal paste.I have the purple n100 (CW-NAS-ADLN-K) the gap is filled on mine with what looks like, die - paste - two thin thermal pads?- paste - copper block
Can you show some pictures? I would assume it is just filled with loads of thermal paste.
Ahh!Best I can do I'm afraid but you should be able to make out the two thin smaller squares of copper I assume underneath the main copper block and there is paste on either side of that little stack. I can't comment on CPU temps as I've just received the board & need to sort out whether my RAM is compatible or not before I go any further
True! I should probably do some thermal tests with paste and with a pad.The important question does it do the job and transfers the heat? Any thermal readings under load?
Here you go!While you've got the copper spreader off it would be great to share some pictures of the mounting, underside, pad, etc. I've just checked and the only images anywhere are of the naked dies or with the spreader in place. It'll be useful to know how it's mounted, for modding or improvements. (Thanks).
Yeah I cleaned the thermal paste off before taking picture.You cleaned the chip or it was like that?
Just a large goop of thermal paste.How did it look initially? Was tpaste in enough contact with the plate?
Would be awesome if you could run some tests on it now )