Arctic Silver 5, Ceramique, AS3 or AS2

[trueimage]

I already have an old tube of AS2. I lost my AS3. I have neither of the newer two.

I am going to be building a 3200+ A64 with a Thermalright XP-120 and overclocking (previous owner says he got it to 2700 mhz).

I've been seeing here and there that AS5 basically makes the HS "stick" to the cpu, is that true? Otherwise I wouldn't have questionned it and just bought AS5. But now...

Which of these should I buy / use for that type of o/c.

 

[xanis]

I don't see why AS% would cause the HSF tp "stick" to the CPU. AS5 is really good stuff, go get some for your A64 3200+.

 

[CalamitySymphony]

They're all fine. I prefer ceramique simply cause it has never had any issues with causing damage.

 

[CalamitySymphony]

Originally posted by: Xanis
I don't see why AS% would cause the HSF tp "stick" to the CPU. AS5 is really good stuff, go get some for your A64 3200+.

AS5 Does stick like crazy to your CPU. So have to keep your system warm and then immediately take it apart, or you will get one stuck CPU.

 

[randomlinh]

i have a tube of AS1 still... ha

 

[trueimage]

Oh, I'm sure I have some orginal AS somewhere at my parents' house.

So, what are most people using, AS5? whats the performance increase from AS -> AS2 -> AS3 -> AS5 ?? Any test like thatbeen done on today's hardware? most AS / AS2 and eve 3 test are using older hardware... p3, old 600mhz durons etc...

 

[imported_gravy]

Ceramique works just as well as AS5, but is not eletrically capacitive like AS5, and it is much easier to clean up, and it is cheaper, what's not to love?

 

[RaiderJ]

I think the application of whatever thermal paste you use is more important than the specific "model" of Arctic Silver it is. Use the AS2 and call it a day.

 

[trueimage]

Originally posted by: RaiderJ
I think the application of whatever thermal paste you use is more important than the specific "model" of Arctic Silver it is. Use the AS2 and call it a day.

I get what you are saying, but are you sure?

I was just reading some reviews and they were saying from AS3 to Ceramique you get -1-3 degrees and AS5 you gain another 1 degree.

I know most of it is marketing hype. but 4 degrees celcius under load seems like it would be worth the cost of the AS5 in the long run, don't you agree?

 

[RaiderJ]

Originally posted by: trueimage

Originally posted by: RaiderJ
I think the application of whatever thermal paste you use is more important than the specific "model" of Arctic Silver it is. Use the AS2 and call it a day.

I get what you are saying, but are you sure?

I was just reading some reviews and they were saying from AS3 to Ceramique you get -1-3 degrees and AS5 you gain another 1 degree.

I know most of it is marketing hype. but 4 degrees celcius under load seems like it would be worth the cost of the AS5 in the long run, don't you agree?

Am I sure? No. I've never done any comparison testing between the two (or three). Would a 4 degree difference be worth it? Maybe, if it affects your overclocking limit and/or bragging rights.

The way I look at it is the difference in real-world gameplay framerates would be practically zero. Game XYZ is going to look no different or better because of your choice in thermal paste... so why waste the money? Save it, and invest it in a better piece of hardware down the road. Then you WILL see a practical difference.

But, if a possible 4 degree difference in temperature is worth the cost to you, then why does it matter what anyone thinks?

 

[icarus4586]

IMO, the few degrees change between AS 2 and AS5 isn't worth it. You might be able to get 100MHz more out of the CPU if you're lucky, but there's no way you'll notice the difference. And as far as longevity for the CPU, a few degrees won't make a difference at all.

 

[lambchops3344]

yeah all the crap is the same... as long as you have some as a conductor then your good... if you want the "absolute best" then just go with the as5

 

[Lasthitlarry]

I use Elmers Glue, and overclock all the time.