Artic Silver 5 vs 3

[NokiaDude]

I am currently using AS3 to cool my Taisol heatsink. Right now I'm getting 30-35C idle and 40-45 under full load with my Barton 2500+. Will I see any improvement going to AS5?

 

[high]

I just put some as5 on after having antec and no difference yet. I may have to let it set for a few days though.

 

[boyRacer]

Nothing drastic... i went from ceramique to AS5... no big temp drop. Not worth it if you have lots of AS3 still.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

how about the AMD 2500+ retail HS\F heat pad versus AS5 or AS:C?

 

[NokiaDude]

Originally posted by: JustAnAverageGuy
how about the AMD 2500+ retail HS\F heat pad versus AS5 or AS:C?

AS5> ANY heat pad

 

[SilverBack]

If you like the consistency of peanutbutter you'll love AS5.
LOL!
That's some thick stuff. I got some with my water cooling kit. I do like it.
I don't think you will see any performance difference between the two, but from what I have been told the AS5 resists being pushed out from under the HSF as easily.

 

[Pudgygiant]

The tech writeup for AS5 says because there's 3 different-sized silver granules in it, it takes around 20 hours of use and 5 cycles (power-offs and ons) for it to completely set, and you could see up to 5*C change.

 

[Finnkc]

up to a 5 deg change just like K&N air filters claim 20 bhp at the wheels more power out of your car.