MAINGEAR
SUPPORTED
heat sink/waterblock types:
UNSUPPORTED
heat sink/waterblock types:
EPIC T1000
Engineered Thermal Interface for Socket 1366
(Intel Core™ i7 processors)
MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 is an Engineered
Thermal Interface (ETI) that fits neatly between
a CPU lid and heat sink or waterblock to keep
CPUs cooler. Unlike greases, metallic thermal
interface pads or liquid metal alloys, Maingear
EPIC T1000 is a self-contained and sealed
structure, deploying a Phase Change Metallic
Alloy (PCMA) which reflows and fills surface
defects on the CPU lid and heat sink. The
resultant interfacial layer is void free and
robust, with low thermal contact and bulk
resistance.
Important: Unlike
most thermal
interface products,
the MAINGEAR
EPIC T1000 form
factor is optimized
for each application.
Attempting to use MAINGEAR EPIC
T1000 with CPUs or heat sinks other than
those specified may result in degraded
performance or failure of the interface (See:
Supported Hardware).
Supported
Hardware:
Socket 1366
Core™ i7
In general, heat sink/waterblocks that
contact entire surface of CPU lid are
compatible with MAINGEAR EPIC
T1000.
Heat sinks that do not contact entire surface
of CPU lid, or surfaces with channels between
mounting base and heat pipes, are incompat-
ible with MAINGEAR EPIC T1000. Please
see our compatibility document and other
application notes for installation tips specific
to your cooler at:
www.maingear.com/epic/t1000
Prior to the installation and reflow of
MAINGEAR EPIC T1000, Do Not
disable the Thermal Control feature that
protects your CPU from over heating.
ETI Kit Contents
The MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 ETI is
offered as part of an Engineered Thermal
Interface Kit. This kit includes several
cleanroom-grade surface cleaning products
for (2) complete installations.
The ETI kit includes:
(2) MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 ETIs
(4) Cleanroom-grade dry wiper cloths
(1) Trial size bottle of MAINGEAR EPIC
T1000 Cleaner
(1) Pair of powder-free nitrile gloves
(1) Detailed Installation Guide
Installation Steps
Check the condition of the ETI kit before
installation; if any problem is found, contact
MAINGEAR EPIC labs for a replacement.
Read entire instructions before
beginning installation. Contact
MAINGEAR EPIC labs if you have any
questions.
2. Thermal Interface Compound Removal:
Using the supplied dry wiper cloth, apply
pressure to thoroughly remove any existing
interface grease from the CPU lid and heat sink.
Clean with fresh areas of the wiper cloth until
no visible grease residue is detected on the
wiper.
3. Put on Gloves:
Prior to the final degreasing step, the supplied
powder-free nitrile gloves must be worn to
prevent any finger oils or contaminants from
contacting the CPU lid, heat sink and ETI
surfaces and to prevent skin contact with
MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 Cleaner.
Motherboard and clip support removal will
facilitate proper alignment of the ETI to the
CPU lid and heat sink. It is recommended
that all heat sink mounting hardware be
reinstalled during Step #9.
1. Motherboard, CPU and Heat Sink Removal:
Remove the motherboard (from the PC case)
and all heat sink clips and support mechanisms
from the motherboard. Remove the CPU from
the motherboard socket and place on a
non-abrasive, lint-free surface for cleaning.
5. CPU Installation:
Install the CPU in the motherboard. Refer to
motherboard or CPU installation instructions.
The ETI can only be applied after correct
installation of the CPU.
Do not remove the clear Top and Bottom
liners prior to the specific installation step.
Do not bend, flex or puncture any portion
of the ETI. Keep all chemical agents
(MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 Clean, etc.)
away from the ETI.
6. MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 Handling:
The MAINGEAR EPIC T1000 ETI may be
handled on the black surfaces only. ETI
installation requires a lint-free environment.
4. Degrease CPU lid and Heat Sink Surfaces:
Saturate a dry wiper cloth with MAINGEAR
EPIC T1000 Cleaner; use ~1/2 trial size
bottle per ETI installation; thoroughly wipe the
CPU lid; repeat with the heat sink interfacial
surfaces. Continue to wipe each surface with
fresh areas of the wiper until no visible residue
is detected on the particulates. wiper. Wipe all
surfaces of any visible lint, fibers, or
particulates.
Be prepared to wipe the CPU lid and heat
sink surfaces immediately upon saturating
each dry wiper cloth as the EPIC T1000
Cleaner solvent will quickly evaporate.
When finished, seal the used wiper in the
ETI kit clear bag. New CPUs or heat sinks
must be degreased as well. Use only the
supplied MAINGEAR EPIC T1000
Cleaner for the degreasing step.
Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact
with plastics (such as keyboards, computer
cases, cooling fans, some waterblock
housings, coolant tube fittings, cables,
etc.). Also, avoid contact with elastomers
(coolant tubing, gaskets, etc.).
If removing metal pad or liquid metal
TIM residue, refer to manufacturer’s
specific cleaning methods.
Stray grease compound can be
mitigated as gloves are applied
immediately following the Thermal
Interface Compound Removal step.
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