First post, by Kahenraz
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I've used thermal tape for years as an easy way to adhere heatsinks for testing and other use. I've never ripped a CPU die off before.
During my testing, I couldn't figure out why I was getting inconsistent results. I knew this CPU worked. Or maybe it was just inconsistent? It's dead now for sure.
I used this processor a lot in testing because it was the highest clocked Coppermine Celeron at 66 Mhz FSB and was a good comparison for 100 and 133 Mhz Coppermine Pentium 3s.
If you look closely you can see that the corners of the die are chipped as a result of repeated heatsink application and removal. This is one of the reasons I like to use tape. It provides a soft cushion and helps to prevent this kind if damage.