> Consider that even with the most high end CPUs, they include the copper slug stock coolers than can make even a 45W rated CPU thermal throttle.
In one of the thermal design documents of their processors (It's either Core2Quad family or i7 3rd generation, I don't remember), it clearly states that:
"The included processor cooling solution is neither guaranteed nor designed to keep CPU within acceptable thermal envelope when the CPU is 100% utilized".
So they basically say that they include a complementary HSF assembly to smoke test your CPU until your proper HSF arrives.
> Yes, the usage of third party fan&heatsink void the Intel warranty on your processor. The Intel fan is made to keep the Intel processor working correctly. When we run the processor without the original fan means we are running the system out of the specifications and it may damage the processor.
Intel did everything they could with scare tactics to deny warranties. They basically implied that they would consider your RMA an overclocking case if you used a cooler with capabilities that exceeded the slug cooler included with your CPU.
In one of the thermal design documents of their processors (It's either Core2Quad family or i7 3rd generation, I don't remember), it clearly states that:
"The included processor cooling solution is neither guaranteed nor designed to keep CPU within acceptable thermal envelope when the CPU is 100% utilized".
So they basically say that they include a complementary HSF assembly to smoke test your CPU until your proper HSF arrives.