Thermal Pad or Grease?

[sharkeeper]

Are there any tests (unbiased and scientific highly desired) out there that clearly show that good TTC (ASII) is indeed superior to pads? It would seem with no preparation (ensuring a smooth surface) the pad could produce more repeatable and *possibly* better results. Most of the cheap OEM HS' have very rough bottoms. I have an AMD Retail Box HSF in front of me and the bottom is quite rough.

Cheers!

 

[Wingznut]

It is a fact that AS transfers heat better than a pad, or silicone based grease.

 

[sharkeeper]

<< It is a fact that AS transfers heat better than a pad, or silicone based grease. >>



Yes, the thermal konductance specifikation is known for both and relatively konstant. However, in actual use misapplication of the grease can cause overheating! I see plenty of photographs that show processors after testing and there is compound everywhere! I get 30+ applications from a small syringe of ASII. Perhaps I'm not using enough!

Since there is no way to reuse or remove a pad from one HSF and apply it to another, and I haven't seen the pads for sale, komparison analysis will be difficult.

Cheers!