I'm attempting to see if you can improve the thermal performance of the (As of March 14th) flag ship Ivy Bridge processor, 3770K, by replacing the internal Thermal Interface Material (TIM) by doing some stock and overclocked runs.
Maximus IV Gene-Z
3770K
4 GB Mushkin 1600
Corsair H50
MX-4
Ambient: 25.5 - 25.8C
Discussion:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1256249/re...