H100i without heatspreader?

[Markus]

Im not sure if this is the right forum section, but i just got a Rockit Cool 88 delid tool in the mail, and delidded my 4670k. I have a h100i and was wondering if the h100i is compatible if i dont mount the heatspreader, so that the h100i has direct contact with the cpu die. Also, does overclocking settings reset when dismounting and mounting the cpu? I had mine at 4.2ghz and now its at stock.

 

If anyone is wondering about my temps, i forgot to stress test my cpu before delidding, and i dont remember the temps i got when overclocking it to 4.2ghz 2 years ago. But my temps were between 69-81 degrees C, so i propably did something wrong...

[W-L]

10 minutes ago, Markus said:

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For mounting without a heatspreader you need to modify or get new screws for the different height, including having to removing the hold down and retention bracket completely. If you can get your hands on an MSI Delid Guard that can streamline things and make it much easier.

[Windows7ge]

I think the coolers mounting standoffs are designed to prevent you from applying too much pressure on the CPU itself but if you already have the equipment there's nothing stopping you from trying it. Do be careful though. Too much pressure or uneven pressure will crack the CPU die and just like that you'll be out over $200. If when lowing the cooler down to the CPU you can feel the lubrication of the thermal compound it should work but if you cannot wiggle it it means you're brushing against the top of the standoffs. In that case it will not work and you'd be in for some modifications to get it to work.