Which thermal compound to get...

Michael

Michael

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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? :D

-mak
 
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taylormsj

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

Michael

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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
 
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SirKenin

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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).
 
Michael

Michael

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SirKenin said:
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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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 ;)
 
WhiteFireDragon

WhiteFireDragon

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SirKenin said:
Toothpaste works... trust me. When you're in a jam, you'll learn to appreciate it. lol
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i can't tell if this is sarcasm or you're for reals. if it really does work, i don't get how it conducts heat if it doesn't really have anything metallic. if anything, it will insulate right? how does the chemistry work?
 
Vizy

Vizy

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lots of people say mx-2 is really good, i enver tried it, i'm using as5, and it works great for me. i didnt really know what i was buyin, but that was then this is now, it works for me, i think u should go w/ as5, only because i used it.
 
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