Which thermal compound to get...

makmillion · 01-26-2008, 09:11 PM

I'm in need of new thermal compound for my video card and the hsf for both computers.. but I'm not sure which to get.

I found this; Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound - OEM.. but know nothing about it.

I need to re-paste my 7600GT (the stuff that was on it came off like bread crumbs with a very light touch.. no wonder it idles above 60c) and both PCs (x2 3800+ and a 3500+, both with stock hsf .. which work fine, but I want to re-paste them anyways)

So, is the stuff above fine? .. or should I be looking for something else?

-mak

computermaineack · 01-26-2008, 09:43 PM

The generally accepted best is Arctic Silver 5, found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007

WhiteFireDragon · 01-26-2008, 10:14 PM

one more vote for arctic silver 5

taylormsj · 01-26-2008, 10:26 PM

MX-2 paste has now taken over from artic silver 5 IMO, performs better, its cheaper and doesnt have a cure time.

makmillion · 01-26-2008, 10:41 PM

I won't use an electrically conductive paste for my video card, since the chip has exposed diodes.. so AS5 is out of the loop.

From what I've been reading, since I posted this, the paste I linked to is of high quality.. I just need to know if anybody here has used it for their cpu, if so, did it work out for you?

-mak

taylormsj · 01-27-2008, 12:05 AM

Artic silver 5 isnt conductive !

SirKenin · 01-27-2008, 12:37 AM

Toothpaste works... trust me. When you're in a jam, you'll learn to appreciate it. lol

makmillion · 01-27-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKenin

Toothpaste works... trust me. When you're in a jam, you'll learn to appreciate it. lol

Yeah, I use Colgate on all of my projects

SirKenin · 01-27-2008, 04:11 AM

I used it once, because I didn't have any thermal paste handy and it was just some crate I had kicking around. It actually works quite well. Don't knock it until you've tried it (which you obviously haven't).

makmillion · 01-27-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKenin

I used it once, because I didn't have any thermal paste handy and it was just some crate I had kicking around. It actually works quite well. Don't knock it until you've tried it (which you obviously haven't).

You're correct, I haven't.. but then, how many have?

I'm not knocking it, regardless.. I thought you made a joke, and replied accordingly

01-26-2008, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	Which thermal compound to get... I'm in need of new thermal compound for my video card and the hsf for both computers.. but I'm not sure which to get. I found this; Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound - OEM.. but know nothing about it. I need to re-paste my 7600GT (the stuff that was on it came off like bread crumbs with a very light touch.. no wonder it idles above 60c) and both PCs (x2 3800+ and a 3500+, both with stock hsf .. which work fine, but I want to re-paste them anyways) So, is the stuff above fine? .. or should I be looking for something else? -mak __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

01-26-2008, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,273	The generally accepted best is Arctic Silver 5, found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

01-26-2008, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
taylormsj Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,837	MX-2 paste has now taken over from artic silver 5 IMO, performs better, its cheaper and doesnt have a cure time. __________________ E2160 @3.2 (3.618 GHz max) \| 2Gb OCZ 6400 @ 890MHz \| 8800GT (725, 1895, 1970 MHz) \| Coolermaster CM 690 \| Hiper 530 watt \| Maxtor 160 Gb \| D-tek fusion, 5.5mm nozzle / Swiftech MCW60 with enzo's / Swiftech D5 / MCRres / MCR320 radiator / 3 high yate loon / 7/16" tubing / black feser one

01-26-2008, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	I won't use an electrically conductive paste for my video card, since the chip has exposed diodes.. so AS5 is out of the loop. From what I've been reading, since I posted this, the paste I linked to is of high quality.. I just need to know if anybody here has used it for their cpu, if so, did it work out for you? -mak __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

01-27-2008, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
taylormsj Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,837	Artic silver 5 isnt conductive ! __________________ E2160 @3.2 (3.618 GHz max) \| 2Gb OCZ 6400 @ 890MHz \| 8800GT (725, 1895, 1970 MHz) \| Coolermaster CM 690 \| Hiper 530 watt \| Maxtor 160 Gb \| D-tek fusion, 5.5mm nozzle / Swiftech MCW60 with enzo's / Swiftech D5 / MCRres / MCR320 radiator / 3 high yate loon / 7/16" tubing / black feser one

01-26-2008, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 725	one more vote for arctic silver 5

01-27-2008, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Toothpaste works... trust me. When you're in a jam, you'll learn to appreciate it. lol

01-27-2008, 04:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	I used it once, because I didn't have any thermal paste handy and it was just some crate I had kicking around. It actually works quite well. Don't knock it until you've tried it (which you obviously haven't).

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