Reference For Die Size and to show no FIVR in the way.<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2544132/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2544132" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2544132/flags/LL" style="; width: 2340px; height: 4160px"></a><br><br><br><b>Test Used:</b><br>

Wprime1024 5.1ghz 1.48v<br><br><b>Before:</b> <i>96C</i> hit and failed within seconds (hard to tell what load after 2 minutes would have been probably 105+)<br><b>After:</b> <i>78C</i> Warmest core and passed <img alt="thumb.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/thumb.gif"><br><br><br>

Under ln2 without Delid running XTU we are going postive temps at -145c hits 20c loaded. <img alt="redface.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/redface.gif"><img alt="redface.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/redface.gif"><img alt="redface.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/redface.gif"><br><br><br>

So I would suggest <span style="text-decoration:underline;">everyone delid</span> Replace TIM under IHS and then put IHS back on.<br><br>

Skylake bottom Devils Canyon top<br><img alt="5VN5leJ.jpg" class="bbcode_img" src="http://i.imgur.com/5VN5leJ.jpg"><br><br>

The PCB is thin and Ive heard of it breaking in a vice, so <span style="text-decoration:underline;">I would stick to razor</span>. Press in on each of the 4 corners then do the sides last.<br><br><b>Vice method fail (not me lol)</b><br><img alt="5JzR6aq.jpg" class="bbcode_img" src="http://i.imgur.com/5JzR6aq.jpg"><br><br>

Also would suggest if you plan to let the ihs float instead of resealing (so you can keep it fresh) loosen the hold down first so you arent forcing the ihs to slide forward under pressure, then tighten the screws after brining the lever down<br><br><br>

Also although they look identical, seems that skylake's IHS is a bit heavier than devil's canyon. Kind of interesting<br><br><img alt="NXzbAbC.png" class="bbcode_img" src="http://i.imgur.com/NXzbAbC.png"><br><br>

EDIT: some more experience<br><br>

Sorry for my Ugly hands <img alt="tongue.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif"><br><br>

Here is a delid...<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578204/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578204" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578204/flags/LL" style="; width: 720px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

And Lap....Using A Clamshell to hold it freely as to not put any downward force in it besides its own weight.<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578205/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578205" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578205/flags/LL" style="; width: 540px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

Light Lap not even down to to the copper..Im sure there is very small concavity left which is fine I just want to lower the edges a bit.<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578206/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578206" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578206/flags/LL" style="; width: 540px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

And Inside Polish....<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578207/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578207" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578207/flags/LL" style="; width: 540px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

My Modest Water Cooling Bench Setup<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578208/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578208" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578208/flags/LL" style="; width: 540px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

XTU 5GHz on water <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif"> with really nice temps.<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578209/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2578209" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2578209/flags/LL" style="; width: 540px; height: 960px"></a><br><br><br>

Small disclaimer this is in my basement. 21-22c idle temps, 19c ambient temp.