Thermal Paste

[tarv]

I have about half a tube left of Arctic Silver 3 and am about to get a new CPU. Should I get a new tube of Arctic Silver 5 or are they both basically the same product?

 

[thecrecarc]

witch brings me to ask is terma l paste so important?

 

[Rhagz]

nah its not important.. you dont even *need* a heatsink or fan!

ok im lying, you should get some as-5, its as good as it gets.

the reason it is so important is because it basically fills in the microscopic gaps between the heatsink and the cpu. it is a vital component of your cooling system, do not skimp on it.

 

[gururu]

as5 is pretty good and cheap! a 3.5g tube can be bought/shipped for $6.53.

free shipping

 

[Apotherix]

I've never had any paste - my computer's only burned out twice