Heat Sink Lapping - Finishing the Shine
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After I was finished with the 1500 grit paper I washed the heat sink and dried it thoroughly with a soft cloth. The end result is definitely impressive.
The surface of the heat sink has a very high shine and will no doubt greatly assist in improving the efficiency of the heat transfer from the processor.
Conclusion
Now, is it worth it to take the few dollars and hours needed to perform a project like this? That depends on a few factors. Throughout the internet and in various chatrooms and forums there are people who have found a three degree drop in temperature and are quite pleased by this. This drop, while relatively negligible, is an impressive feat nonetheless and will greatly assist in creating more stable overclocks and may add a few weeks or months to your processor’s lifespan.
Inversely, for the average user this is perhaps overkill for the minor tasks they put their computer through, and a front intake fan may prove to be a better investment in both time and money.
My opinion on the process is that while it is time consuming and the results are not necessarily significant enough to justify the process, I am happy with the tertiary benefit of further customizing a given project and increasing the level of craftsmanship in a product that consists primarily of assembly work. Being able to add my own elbow grease and time to further inject more of my skills and knowledge into my computer elevates the level of quality in the final product and for me that justifies the work involved far better than any temperature drop ever could.
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