Heatsink/ Thermal Paste question

[Luden]

I just got a volcano 5 for my amd xp 1600. The Volcano has paste on it but would i be better off putting artic silver on it instead?

Thanks
Luden

 

[sohcrates]

are you planning on overclocking?

arctic silver II really DOES make a difference over generic thermal compound, so i would highly suggest you do it right and get some

but if you really need a "temporary" solution...especially if you're not planning on overclocking, then that stock paste should do fine till you get some real stuff

just make sure you clean it off well before applying the arctic silver II

 

[Luden]

i'm not planning on overclocking and i already have the artic silver II. I was just wondering if it was worth it.

 

[Wind]

<< i'm not planning on overclocking and i already have the artic silver II. I was just wondering if it was worth it. >>


U have the ASII...then scrap those stock paste & put ASII. U'll loose nothing.

 

[Luden]

alright, any suggestions on removing old stuff and applying the artic silver?

 

[sohcrates]

arctic silvers' webpage has GREAT instructions on cleaning old stuff and installing the new stuff

check it out at arcticsilver.com

 

[Wind]

1. U a razor to scrap the pad off. Clean the remaining using alcohol or nail polish remover.
2. Then, follow ASII applying instructions on their w/site.