Why Lapping CPU/Cooler Matters!

Ever wonder how to get the absolute lowest temperatures out of your PC? We're taking a deep dive into the world of lapping—the process of sanding down a CPU's integrated heat spreader (IHS) and the base of a cooler to create a perfectly flat, mirror-like surface. But why bother? 🧐 Most stock CPU coolers and even high-end ones aren't perfectly flat. They have microscopic imperfections, or "peaks and valleys," that hinder optimal heat transfer. This is where thermal paste comes in, filling those tiny gaps to improve contact. A "perfectly" flat, lapped surface dramatically increases the direct metal-to-metal contact between the CPU and cooler. This reduces the need for thermal paste and provides a more efficient path for heat to travel away from the processor. Affiliate Links for everything shown in video Lapping Plates https://amzn.to/4ngQCpY Thermal Grizzly 33 grams https://amzn.to/47Wt591 Thermal Grizzly 2g https://amzn.to/4g97rRd MX-4 8g https://amzn.to/3JIC0B4 MX-4 45g https://amzn.to/3K3lcon Cpu Block works for LGA 775, 1366, 115X will need your own LGA 1700 backplate to work on LGA 1700 https://amzn.to/4mGTX1p