Thermal Paste

[DeRailur]

Whats the best? Please no knee jerk responses. Whats the skinny on these products?

 

[MDE]

Arctic Silver 5 is probably the best, but I'd be comfortable using any decent silver-based compound (I'm using some Dynex stuff from Best Buy that does the job effectively). Whatever you do, just don't use the white silicone stuff if you don't have to.

 

[DeRailur]

What makes you say that Artic Silver 5 is the best?

 

[Goatsan]

artic silver is known for its good paste, i have notice a 3-5c difference between artic silver and standard white crap.

 

[pspada]

Why is Superman better than Batman? that's why AS5 is better than it's competition. I'm not even counting the generic white crap, that's like Aquaman, there's no comparison.

 

[wicktron]

Originally posted by: pspada
Why is Superman better than Batman? that's why AS5 is better than it's competition. I'm not even counting the generic white crap, that's like Aquaman, there's no comparison.

AS5... But Batman > Superman.
Superman is just strong with inhuman powers. Batman is a cunning fighter with the knowledge of various martial arts.

 

[DeRailur]

Originally posted by: pspada
Why is Superman better than Batman? that's why AS5 is better than it's competition. I'm not even counting the generic white crap, that's like Aquaman, there's no comparison.

^
This is a "knee jerk" response. Comparing thermal paste to super heros is not only moronic, it also displays that you have no knowledge whatsoever of what you are talking about. Please post your unfounded opinions in someone elses thread. Thanks

 

[EnderNine]

AS5 is the best.. Not much of a diff from the white paste.. but it is better.

 

[Elcs]

Artic Silver has undoubtedly produced high quality thermal pastes and adhesives for years. Even though Id be stupid to say that it will produce the best for years to come, at the minute, AS5 seems to be the best.

I cant vouch for it fully as when I went from AS3 -> AS5, I changed heatsink and fan which dractically changed temperatures and noise. Most people on these boards probably use Artic Silver and that is good enough for me. Ive been pointed in the right direction for every question I have asked. From motherboards to mice, thermal paste to thumb drives, the general consensus of these forums guides me in the right way.

 

[loafbred]

Shin-Etsu (sp?) is recommended by AMD because it is effective and stable for years. I've been using the CoolerMaster vesion of that. It's difficult to spread evenly, so I mix approximately 25% Arctic Alumina with it. I used the original Arctic Silver for a while, and I don't miss the mess it makes. I also don't have to worry about cleaning and reapplying it often.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Shin-etsu or AS5 for CPUs with the IHS is a top notch solution with AS5 being a better price to performance ratio. Ceramique' is an excellent price/performance compound for CPUs with the core exposed. I wouldn't use Ceramique' with the IHS again because it acted like adhesive by making an occlusive seal that pulled my A64 right out of the socket with it, and I've read quite a few similar experiences with P4s as well. Just stay away from the latest nanotherm compound as I read it's defective.

 

[jhites]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Shin-etsu or AS5 for CPUs with the IHS is a top notch solution with AS5 being a better price to performance ratio. Ceramique' is an excellent price/performance compound for CPUs with the core exposed. I wouldn't use Ceramique' with the IHS again because it acted like adhesive by making an occlusive seal that pulled my A64 right out of the socket with it, and I've read quite a few similar experiences with P4s as well. Just stay away from the latest nanotherm compound as I read it's defective.

Had the same problem with the Ceramique' myself on one of my P4s. The Shin-Etsu is one of the best compounds but it is a pain to spread. AS-5 seems to be the best choice at this time.