For those who have applied Shin-Etsu thermal compound...

[brucehao]

Because Shin-Etsu is so much more difficult to apply than ASIII, I found that I had to apply much more compound in order to cover the heatspreader. Several members of this board have had good experiences with this thermal compound, and I'm wondering how thick a layer of Shin-Etsu you applied and how you did it.

Usually, with ASIII, I can apply a paper thin layer pretty easily, but with Shin-Etsu, I find that nearly impossible. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[Tates]

Shin Etsu is tricky to apply. I used the template that was provided with a Cooler Master Thermal Compound Kit. It also came with a credit card style applicator that I used to spread a thin uniform layer. For one application, I used 4cc of a 5cc tube of Shin Etsu G-751, and 3/4 of that was excess. I don't think I'll have to worry about this stuff bleeding

 

[brucehao]

What exactly does the template do? And are you pretty much happier with the Shin-Etsu compound than ASIII?

 

[Tates]

The template is a thin, clear, self adhesive plastic film with the shape of the P4 heatsink cut out of the middle, like a stensil. You place the film over the hs, squirt out some goop and use the pastic card to smooth it over. Then you peel off the film template and you have a nice even, paper thin coating.

I can only compare it to the Type 44 thermal compound I was using before. Average temps for my P4 2.4b C1 @3105MHz are 35C and 50C. That's a 4C Idle/7C Load drop from the Type 44. (Type 44 performs on par with AS II)

I'm happy with the Shin Etsu.

 

[StumbleBum1]

Originally posted by: Tates
The template is a thin, clear, self adhesive plastic film with the shape of the P4 heatsink cut out of the middle, like a stensil. You place the film over the hs, squirt out some goop and use the pastic card to smooth it over. Then you peel off the film template and you have a nice even, paper thin coating.

I can only compare it to the Type 44 thermal compound I was using before. Average temps for my P4 2.4b C1 @3105MHz are 35C and 50C. That's a 4C Idle/7C Load drop from the Type 44. (Type 44 performs on par with AS II)

I'm happy with the Shin Etsu.

Hey Bob

Tell me where I can buy Shin Etsu

Thanks

Jim

 

[imported_zenwhen]

Originally posted by: StumbleBum1

Originally posted by: Tates
The template is a thin, clear, self adhesive plastic film with the shape of the P4 heatsink cut out of the middle, like a stensil. You place the film over the hs, squirt out some goop and use the pastic card to smooth it over. Then you peel off the film template and you have a nice even, paper thin coating.

I can only compare it to the Type 44 thermal compound I was using before. Average temps for my P4 2.4b C1 @3105MHz are 35C and 50C. That's a 4C Idle/7C Load drop from the Type 44. (Type 44 performs on par with AS II)

I'm happy with the Shin Etsu.

Hey Bob

Tell me where I can buy Shin Etsu

Thanks

Jim

Hey StumbleBum1

Formatting your posts in letter style is pretty stupid.

Thanks

Zenwhen

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: xzenwhenx

Originally posted by: StumbleBum1

Originally posted by: Tates
The template is a thin, clear, self adhesive plastic film with the shape of the P4 heatsink cut out of the middle, like a stensil. You place the film over the hs, squirt out some goop and use the pastic card to smooth it over. Then you peel off the film template and you have a nice even, paper thin coating.

I can only compare it to the Type 44 thermal compound I was using before. Average temps for my P4 2.4b C1 @3105MHz are 35C and 50C. That's a 4C Idle/7C Load drop from the Type 44. (Type 44 performs on par with AS II)

I'm happy with the Shin Etsu.

Hey Bob

Tell me where I can buy Shin Etsu

Thanks

Jim

Hey StumbleBum1

Formatting your posts in letter style is pretty stupid.

Thanks

Zenwhen

Hey Zenwhen

Why is it stupid?

Thanks,

Ralf




BTW, StumbleBum 1.

You can get Shin-Etsu from here or here.

Yours Truely,

Ralf

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Dear Sirs:

How does this compare to AS3? Has anyone applied AS3 and then shin-etsu and compared temps?
Thanks.


Sincerely,

Pilsnerpete

 

[beatle]

Salutations fellow forum members,

It is my understanding that Shin-Etsu is similar in performance to AS3. Most of what I've read leads me to believe that they're within a degree or two of each other.

Regards,

beatle

 

[Nerdwannabe]

Search pricewatch for PTK-001 and you should find many vendors selling it.

 

[pelikan]

Originally posted by: Nerdwannabe
Search pricewatch for PTK-001 and you should find many vendors selling it.

I thought the Cooler Master stuff if different because it contains shin-etsu but also has other ingredients, and doesn't work as well.

 

[Pilsnerpete]

Dearest Shin-tetsu Inquirers,

There's approximately 1.5 grams left in my 3-gram tube of AS3. Once that is used, I'll probably have forgotten about these letters that everyone has so kindly written in regards to the question at hand. Which is better? I think that lies within your own discretion to say. Perhaps the one that you're accustomed to applying would be the best and most efficient use of time. Splitting hairs is a bit beyond the scope of this thread.

Thanks

Have a great day!

Pilsnerpete