thermal paste question

[L1FE]

So I need some thermal paste to complete my computer. However, I don't have any at the moment. Someone suggested that I just do it without the thermal paste and it should be alright as long as I overclock. I've never done this before, but is this ok? Need some help!

Alex

 

[jswjimmy]

do you still have the thermopad or not if you dont dont even think about turning it on

 

[L1FE]

I should have searched before I posted since I found the answer 😛 Thanks though!

Alex

 

[dnuggett]

Someone suggested that I just do it without the thermal paste and it should be alright as long as I overclock.

Never ever take advice from this person again. :Q

 

[slag]

for a temporary solution, use toothpaste.

seriously.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: slag
for a temporary solution, use toothpaste.

seriously.

:Q

 

[pspada]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: slag
for a temporary solution, use toothpaste.

seriously.

:Q

:Q...:frown:...:|

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: pspada

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: slag
for a temporary solution, use toothpaste.

seriously.

:Q

:Q...:frown:...:|

:Q It's true! Dansdata.com did a roundup of various TIMs. Toothpaste actually did pretty well, though its longterm performance was not confirmed. I suggest using a homogenized paste. Cheaper brands are usually a uniform consistency, which is important. That means shy away from Mentadent.

I never thought I'd be giving advice on which type of toothpaste to use for a TIM. :Q 😀