08. Preparation

We have a need from some materials, documentations and hardware tools. All sizes are in millimeters (Metric)! Here you are the material's list (for exact details sizes check the drafts, all specifications are there):

VGA MXM II  
South Bridge Copper Heatsink Enzotech SLF-1 Forged copper 1100 Fan & Heatsinks
DDR Heatsinks (Copper) (2): 13 x 12 x 5.3

Copper Sheets Thicknesses:

  • Heatsink (1):
  • Strips & GDDR Pads (1):
  • South Bridge Pad (1):



3
0.8
1.7

Screws:

  • VGA Down Side (4):
  • GPU Top Side (17):
  • CPU Top Side (8):
  • South Bridge (2):


M2.5 x 6
M2.5 x 3
M2.5 x 6
M2 x 6

Flat Washers:

  • Video Adapter (4):
  • South Bridge (2):


M2.7
M2.7

Spacers (Aluminum):

  • ATI, Height (4):
  • NVidia, Height (4):


2
3
Super-Slick Teflon PTFE Tape 1/2" W X 5 Yards, Acrylic Adhesive, .005" Thickness, 350 ºF /176 ºC
Loctite 243 Threadlocker, Blue Loctite 243 Threadlocker Adhesive, Blue, Medium Strength
Thermal Adhesive Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Thermal Adhesive
Thermal Compound
Sandpaper Sheet “Fine/180”
Isopropyl Alcohol  
Cotton Balls & Swabs  

 

 

09. Hardware Tools ( Don’t forget to use safety glasses! )

 

Socket Cap Screw M2.5 x 6 mm Drill 2.05 .0807" Hex-Shank Drill Chuck
     
Tap M2.5 x .45 mm Tap Wrench T-Handle Style, 0 - 1/4" (1.6-6.3mm) Prick Punch with Point Diameter 5/64"
     
Metric Aluminum Unthreaded Round Spacer, 6mm Od, 2mm Length, M3 Standard Diamond Hand File, Flat, Medium (120) Grit, 0.25" Width Comfort-fit Wraparound Safety Glasses-xl Lens, Amber Lens
     
Hacksaw Copper Sheet C-Clamps
     
Spring Clamps Vernier Caliper Hex L-Key 1.5 mm
     
Screwdriver Size #PH 1 Hammer Laser Paper 28lb / 105gr