confusion
Pads just to keep from cracking the CPU w/heatsink (FUN putting them on the AthlonXP). I would use HIGH temp proof material replacement, not felt/rubber etc. Maybe leather?
The shim is confusing. One place says USE it, other says it is not for the XP PERIOD. I took it of fthe 2000+ w/new heatsink and it is cooler. Hehehe. WHY the heatsink!
One website sells them (shims) and has a graph and with and without is the SAME temps. and says it is beneficial. ??????
I have a lucy voodoo charm you can put in the case to chase away bugs.
You GOTTA know what you are doing QUITE WELL. Be SURE to get at least ONE GREAT answer but a FEW is better.