AS5 vs Tuniq thermal grease

[SlicedBread27]

I just bought parts for a new computer and they should be arriving today. I got the Tuniq Tower 120 as a CPU cooler and just realized that it comes with its own thermal grease. I already have a tube of AS5 left over from my last build and I just wanted to know if anyone has tested the two of them head to head. Please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[redice]

I would say the AS5

 

[Fallen Kell]

Personally I don't like AS5 because it is electrically conductive. Especially on a big heatsink base like the Tuniq where you will not be able to see if any paste has over-flowed... MX-1 is what I used with my Tuniq for this reason, even though I have a tube of AS5 and Ceramique.

 

[MarcVenice]

Erm, can you link to a page where someone has tested the electrical conductive behavior of AS5, excuse me for not knowing the right term AFAIK it's not electrically conductive.

And since as5 is pretty darn good I'd say go with as5. If you've got mx-1, go with that coz it's even better.

 

[SlicedBread27]

No MX-1, just AS5 from my last build. Looks like I'll be going with the AS5 unless we get some damning evidence from Fallen Kell.

Last processor I installed it on didnt have a heatspreader, so all I used was a very small dot in the center of the die. I imagine I should use a bit more for my C2D. Should I spread it out before hand or just put a dot in the center of the heatspreader and press the heatsink down on it?

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: SlicedBread27
I already have a tube of AS5 left over from my last build and I just wanted to know if anyone has tested the two of them head to head. Please let me know...

Tuniq TX1 walks, talks, looks, smells, and tastes like MX1...

AFAIK: Tuniq TX1 = Arctic Cooling MX1 = Shin-Etsu MicroSi G-751 and they all run circles around Arctic Silver-5!

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Erm, can you link to a page where someone has tested the electrical conductive behavior of AS5, excuse me for not knowing the right term AFAIK it's not electrically conductive...

That's because there's no silver in it! It's a marketing ploy...

They throw a pinch of silver dust in a 5-gallon bucket of generic thermal grease and call it Arctic Silver. LoL!

The same thing is happening with the lastest fad grease - IC Diamonds. Do ppl think really it's made of diamonds and cools like ice? Pleeeease...

TX1/MX1/G-751 *looks* like plumber's putty to me - it's a TRUE paste, not a grease! It's hell to apply, but works a LOT better than any grease, even ones made of arctic silver and icey diamonds!

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: VinDSL

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Erm, can you link to a page where someone has tested the electrical conductive behavior of AS5, excuse me for not knowing the right term AFAIK it's not electrically conductive...

That's because there's no silver in it! It's a marketing ploy...

They throw a pinch of silver dust in a 5-gallon bucket of generic thermal grease and call it Arctic Silver. LoL!

The same thing is happening with the lastest fad grease - IC Diamonds. Do ppl think really it's made of diamonds and cools like ice? Pleeeease...

TX1/MX1/G-751 *looks* like plumber's putty to me - it's a TRUE paste, not a grease! It's hell to apply, but works a LOT better than any grease, even ones made of arctic silver and icey diamonds!

actually ima have disagree with you on this.

IC Diamond works really well, if you apply it correctly. The problem is, its THE MOST DIFFICULT POS i have ever tried to apply with. You need to preheat that sucker, and then lay a flat layer ontop of the cpu, then allow it to dry out.

I was seriously like OMGWTFBBQ. I still have 2 bottles left out of 4. I messed up 1 bottle trying to experiment with it on applicaiton. I did however get 1 application done correctly, and its temps were slightly better if not on par with my shin etsu i have laying around.

Shin Estu is far easier to apply then IC Diamond, and shin etsu is a PITA to apply correctly. That should speak for itself in applicaiton difficulty.

If your a noob with computers, go with the easiest, which is MX-2 or AS5. Because those 2 will perform far greater when applied right versus IC Diamond and G-751 applied wrong.

 

[VinDSL]

Heh! So you're saying AS5 is for n00bs?!?!?!

Yeah, okay, I'll go along with that...

How about that Zalman crud, that comes in a fingernail polish bottle? LoL!

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: VinDSL
Heh! So you're saying AS5 is for n00bs?!?!?!

Yeah, okay, I'll go along with that...

How about that Zalman crud, that comes in a fingernail polish bottle? LoL!

That Zalman thermal paste is my preference presently!
I believe it is also JonnyGURU`s and several other peoples prefernce also!!
As I have stated other places no need to go out and buy any thermal paste when purchasing a top of the line heatsink!!
Most newbs would be suprised how little the differences really are!!

I find the zalman thermal paste a bit expensive but I find the application to be very easy!!

Peace!!

 

[Zepper]

Ease of application is the way to go for me, so I use Ceramique. A couple of degrees just isn't worth the hassle.

.bh.

 

[drakore]

i just used the thermal right stuff on my new build... i was too lazy to apply shin etsu x23-d... thermal right stuff looked nice.

 

[SlicedBread27]

So I should use the TX1? Is there any particular trick to applying it? Small dab in the middle or should I try to spread it out across the heatspreader before seating the HS? If so, what should I spread it with and how thick should the layer be?

Thanks for all the help.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: VinDSL
Heh! So you're saying AS5 is for n00bs?!?!?!

Yeah, okay, I'll go along with that...

How about that Zalman crud, that comes in a fingernail polish bottle? LoL!

thats right my friend.

What could be more easier then a grain blop? or a thin line down the middle?

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: SlicedBread27
So I should use the TX1? Is there any particular trick to applying it? Small dab in the middle or should I try to spread it out across the heatspreader before seating the HS? If so, what should I spread it with and how thick should the layer be?

Yeah, you've basically got it!

What I do is put a SMALL dab on both the CPU & 'heatspreader'. Then, I put my finger in a plastic bag, or plastic wrap and start working it across the surfaces.

At first, this paste will try to 'ball up' on you - not stick to the metal - but the body heat from your finger will eventually warm it up, and it will start spreading evenly.

What you need is a THIN, even layer - the thinner the better. Then, slap it together!

BTW, it'll take a few days (thermal cycles) to burn-in. During this burn-in period, turn your computer off when you're not using it, and allow it to cool down to room temp. If you follow this procedure, you'll see about a 1-3C drop in temps. After that, you can leave your machine on 24/7, if you wish...