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Joe wrote:

> I recently attempted overclocking my Diamond Stealth II to 50 MHz, but
> I noticed that it gets dangerously hot.  I have an old 486 heatsink &
> fan that I'd like to try attaching to the V2100 chip on the Stealth.
> What's the best way to do this?  I've seen people use everything from
> Super Glue gel to fish line to rubber bands.  What's a *sane*
> alternative to this?

Hey.... I'm sane.... Well, relatively...

What I did was spread a VERY thin layer of Thermal Gel on the
top of the chip. Leave a two sides clear. Seat the heatsink onto the
chip. If it is like a Monster 3D, seat it over the two 3DFX chips.
If it is a small chip in comparison to the heat sink,  leave the
heatsink offset from the chip by a millimeter. Now, that the
heatsink is in play, and you are happy with the placement, use
the visible corners with the Super Glue. Personally, I use two
of the most minor amount I can get. Smaller then a pinhead
if  I can get it. I apply as small amount as possible in two little
areas on each side.

The whole idea is to apply as small amount as possible NOT
under the heatsink. You want it on the side of the heatsink and
top of chip. This will let you take some fingernail polish  remover
and remove it later if needed.

> Also, if I *do* use proper cooling, what's the
> highest (average) I can O/C the Stealth without killing it?  TIA.

And you question my sanity. Hah...

Stuart