Silicone lubricant as heatsink compound?

[MisterChief]

I have some SL-5 Silicone lubricant. My friend told me that this paste can be used as heatsink compound Is this true, and how well does it work?

 

[MisterChief]

Anyone know about this? It striked me as odd.

 

[lenjack]

I'm guessing, but I think it would act as a thermal INSULATOR, which is just the opposite of what you want,

 

[MisterChief]

Originally posted by: lenjack
I'm guessing, but I think it would act as a thermal INSULATOR, which is just the opposite of what you want,

That's what I thought, which is why I thought it was wierd.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Well, that white thermal paste is generally made with silicone in it, though.

 

[Zap]

I have some silicone based lubricant... called Wet Platinum. :laugh: It actually works really well to lubricate the pads on the bottom of computer mice - makes them really glide across the mouse pad.