Are you wondering:

What CPU Cooling options are available for your Intel XEON E5-26xx V3 / V4 CPU in your HP Z840 Workstation?
Which Thermal Paste Application Method is the Best?
What degree of thermal benefit can you expect from using the 3D Vapor Chamber Z Coolers with your Z840?

This video answers these questions as thoroughly, yet succinctly, as possible.

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HP CPU Cooler Part Numbers:

🛠 Stock Cooler (P/N: 749598-001): https://amzn.to/4af50YL
🛠 Z Cooler (With 3D Vapor Chamber) (P/N: 828231-001): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFq... (the seller I bought mine from)

Other useful parts for the Z840:

🛠 NOCTUA 14mm 4-Pin for HDD cooling: https://amzn.to/47H7PRx
🛠 6-pin to 8-pin adapter cable for GPU (Similar to those seen at 2:45): https://amzn.to/40Pfafs
🛠 2x 6-pin to 8-pin adapter cable for GPU: https://amzn.to/47oRyB0
🛠 1x Sata to 6-pin adapter cable for GPU: https://amzn.to/46q1gBN
🛠 1x3.5" + 2x 2.5" HDDs: https://amzn.to/3U4HclV
🛠 3-Bay Hot Swap HDD: https://amzn.to/3tZoqBR https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB8...
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INDEX:

0:00 Cinematic Intro - Z Coolers looking Cool (Overview and Key Design Features).
0:59 Phase 1 HP Z840 Workstation Overview
1:30 Stock Cooler Removal (P/N: 749598-001)
2:06 Tools Required (Torx T15 Screwdriver)
2:54 CPU Tension Release - Criss-Cross Pattern
3:48 Thermal Paste Details
4:05 Cleaning off Thermal Paste
4:58 Cleaning Hard-To-Reach Thermal Paste
7:05 Z Cooler Fitment Process (1/2)
7:13 Ultimate Thermal Paste Application Method - Step 1/2
10:37 Ultimate Thermal Paste Application Method - Step 2/2
12:00 Z Cooler (With 3D Vapor Chamber) Fitment (P/N: 828231-001)
12:56 Criss-Cross Tensioning
14:49 Half-Way Point - Comparison - Stock Cooler vs Z Cooler
16:37 Second Stock Cooler Removal (P/N: 749598-001)
17:57 Thermal Paste Comparison - 5-6Months of Use
18:44 e5-2670 V3 CPU Placement on Stock and Z Cooler Base plate.
19:54 Z Cooler Fitment Process (2/2)
20:10 CPU Cleaning
20:22 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste Application to CPU
22:05 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste Application to Z Cooler
25:03 Z Cooler (With 3D Vapor Chamber) Fitment (P/N: 828231-001)
26:48 Z Cooler Fitment Troubles
27:00 Final CPU Cooler check-over
28:04 Phase 1 Done - Cooler Outro
28:44 Phase 2 Start - Thermal Benching (RAPID!! Pause to View Data!!!)
28:57 CPU Run-In - Forza Horizon 5 GamePlay + HWiNFO Data Log
29:30 CINEBENCH R23 + HWiNFO Data (Pause to View Data!!!)
29:36 CPU USAGE
29:41 CPU TEMP
29:48 BORDERLANDS 3 Benchmark + HWiNFO Data (Pause to View Data!!!)
29:51 CPU USAGE
29:55 CPU TEMP
30:00 GPU TEMP
30:07 KOMBUSTOR CPU STRESS TEST + HWiNFO Data (Pause to View Data!!!)
30:18 CPU TEMP
30:36 GEEKBENCH 5 SYSTEM BENCH + HWiNFO Data (Pause to View Data!!!)
30:49 CPU USAGE
30:53 CPU TEMP
31:01 GPU TEMP
31:08 NVMe TEMP (with new Cooling Solution)
31:23 CPU Averaged TEMP (CPU0 + CPU1 Package Temp. Avg.)
31:38 Bench Scores (Stock Cooler vs Z Cooler - Note score differences more reflective of system load at time of recording; i.e. more software running in the background = more taxing; OBS was recording in 4K in the background of the tests).
32:15 CONCLUSION / DATA SUMMARY
32:43 SECRET CONTENT.

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