Best thermal compound

[DPOverLord]

Greetings I ran out of thermal paste and will be O/C my future setup and my current DFI Ultra-D setup.

I was wondering which paste at http://www.svc.com/thermal-compound.html
Will give me the best cooling and the most longevity (in future system setups).

I plan on trying some Ram O/C and GPU O/C down the road.

With that being said it seems for the CPU / GPU AS5 over Céramique(T/F)would be a good option:
http://www.svc.com/as5-3g.html
It says it can be used on 12 cpus. All things considered I figure a 3.5 gram tube would go a long way. Then for my GPU and ram sticks what would be good thermal tape?
I will be buying the Evercool VCR-E or a Thermalright HR-05 for my chipset fan on my DFI-ULTRA-D( Chipset fan sounds like a bomb ready to go off). What else would you suggest

 

[aigomorla]

YODA~~~ where are you ?????

He should be commenting about this thread soon...

B4 he tells you it doesnt make any difference, lemme just tell you, whatever makes you feel better, go with it.

If AS5 makes you feel better, use it. If AS Ceramic is your choice use that instead.

IRLA TIM's play very little role in differences. At most 2-3C if you compare the high end uber expensive TIMS with the generic white goop you get.

So just use what you like. Personally i hear zalman is pretty good due to its applicator brush. I personally use AS5, and i will for a while because i have a hugh vile of it.


Forgot to add, MAKE sure you use one tho. Theres a Big difference between not using any TIM and using one however.

 

[Billb2]

I like Shin Etsu X23-7783D.
http://microsi.com/packaging/thermal_grease.htm

Among other places:
http://www.ajigo-store.com/se7783d.html

 

[StopSign]

I didn't know thermal tape for memory heatspreaders makes a huge difference.

 

[Antikristuseke]

If you want the best go for Coolabs Liquid Pro, using it myself and it beats the pants off AS5 in terms of thermal conductivity. Then again it is a bit more difficult to apply and i isnt usable with coolers which have an aluminum contact surface since it destroys aluminum pretty quickly. If you want something that isnt quite this good, but is easyer to apply and works well with aluminum go for AS5

 

[StopSign]

It destroys aluminum? Then how does the IHS survive?

 

[Roguestar]

A TIM that eats aluminium. Well, whoever thought of that didn't think very hard.

 

[Antikristuseke]

The IHS is copper, zinc or nickle coated (cant remember which). It really is a kalium based metal alloy that reacts very well with aluminum. Besides that, is there anyone who would use this TIM with a heatsink with aluminum on the contact surface, i would think not since heatsinks with aluminum contact areas arent worth much to anyone who would even know about this stuff. Since coolers like that will allready became saturated with heat regardless of the TIM you use so one that conducts heat better wont make any damned difference.

 

[DPOverLord]

I think my best bet may just be some AS5 since it will be just as good from what I have read. I liked the suggestion you posted above but if it eats AL....

 

[DrMrLordX]

Actually, I have to put in another vote for X23-7783D. It is better than Liquid Pro:

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware...-Interface-Shootout-ftopict221751.html

If you're going to use anything from Arctic Silver, use Ceramique.

If you're mating a hsf/block with a fairly rough surface to a GPU, CPU, or what have you, you might want to use Arctic Cooling MX-1/Shin-Etsu G751 (same stuff rebadged I do believe).

 

[DPOverLord]

Interesting read not a lot of people sell the Shin Etsu though

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
A TIM that eats aluminium. Well, whoever thought of that didn't think very hard.

Hahaha... Yeah stay away from the junk. I'd recommend the AS5

 

[imported_Truenofan]

i only thought mercury ate away ate aluminum.

 

[DrMrLordX]

that Coollaboratory Liquid Pro stuff will eat through aluminum as well. From the pdf on their site:

"Coollaboratory Liquid Pro" was designed for use with high quality coolers made of copper or silver.
Aluminum coolers are unsuitable (of course this applies only to the cooler's contact surface onto which
"Coollaboratory Liquid Pro". is spread).
Note: Do not use cheap aluminum coolers. Their quality is not very high, and aluminum is not resistant
against our Liquid Metal. Aluminum could form an alloy with "Coollaboratory Liquid Pro" which would react
with the surrounding air's humidity. A black stain forms after a while, showing insulating qualities. '
Therefore: No contact of "Coollaboratory Liquid Pro" with aluminum. NO ALUMINUM COOLERS

 

[imported_Truenofan]

could it be its made out of some type of murcurypaste? the only thing i can think of is the "liquid metal" and murcury is a liquid metal at room temps....

merc
Thermal conductivity (300?K) 8.30 ?W·m-1·K-1
silver
Thermal conductivity (300?K) 429 ?W·m-1·K-1
alum
Thermal conductivity (300?K) 237 ?W·m-1·K-1
copper
Thermal conductivity (300?K) 401 ?W·m-1·K-1

edit: i just wanted to look up the thermal conductivity of those elements...if they state liquid metal, it has to be mercury.

 

[DPOverLord]

Yeah I def think its mercury.. Shin Etsu seems like a better bet but 1 gram is equal to 3.5 grams of AS5

 

[Antikristuseke]

It isnt mercury, it is a kalium (potassium) based alloy, i allready stated that in my earlyer post,which becomes solid at -20C instead of -39C like mercury does. It doesnt have toxic fumes like mercury though it is probably highly toxic if it enters your blood stream or digestive tract.

 

[IEC]

Not worth the risk. Stick with the AS5/MX-1/Shin Etsu/Zalman. No sense risking your parts or your health by accidentally spilling some "liquid metal"

 

[Antikristuseke]

The risk is negligeble if you take care and apply wiht all proper precautions, like taking the processor out of the socet, which i did when using ant thermal compount which conduct electricity, like AS5. But yeah, its down to everyones own descision which to use, still the question was asked which is the best thermal compound and my opinion is, that its this liquid metal stuff.

 

[lopri]

Toothpaste works very well.

 

[imported_Truenofan]

but what if you use an all aluminum hsf, then it isnt....

 

[Antikristuseke]

Are there any coolers with a aluminum contact area that are worth concidering when you are buying a 13usd per syringe thermal compound? I havent seen any.

 

[BladeVenom]

Liquid Pro would be a gallium alloy. Gallium dissolves aluminum.

 

[CurseTheSky]

Originally posted by: BladeVenom
Liquid Pro would be a gallium alloy. Gallium dissolves aluminum.

Heh, I was hoping someone would say that.

Here's what it boils down to, since a few people are still arguing over it:

• Coollabratory's Liquid Pro will cool better than Arctic Silver 5, Arctic Cooling MX-1, and just about all other thermal interface materials. Liquid Pro is much more "watery" in consistancy than most of the common pastes, and is much harder to spread. It's very easy for an inexperienced user to leak Liquid Pro into the processor socket or onto the motherboard, causing severe component damage. Liquid Pro will dissolve aluminum and SHOULD NOT be used on any heatsinks with an aluminum contact surfaces. This is best suited for an extremist or expert who can make use of the 1-5C temperature difference.

• Arctic Silver 5, Arctic Cooling MX-1, Zalman and OCZ's cooling pastes will all be "sufficient" for your cooling needs. They are generally better than the generic "white goop" that comes with many heatsinks, but won't make a night-and-day difference. For $5, why not?

• The generic thermal paste that comes with most heatsinks will work fine. If you're buying a $30+ performance heatsink, it's probably a good idea to spend $5 on performance thermal paste as well.

 

[DrMrLordX]

Originally posted by: CurseTheSky

Here's what it boils down to, since a few people are still arguing over it:

Actually, x23 has beaten Liquid Pro in at least one comprehensive benchmark. Even Arctic Silver Ceramique beat it.