@MatsglobetrotterHey thanks for that, was a nice read. Do you still think you need to insulate the inside of CPU socket, if so, whats the best way? I'm thinking if I do indeed do something a once and permanent technique is best. Cant really get eraser or Vaseline out anyway and must be extremely careful of the socket pins so either more gasket maker or something like the nail polish technique they recommend for coating smds when delidding/pasting with conductonaut.