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EvilSponge

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Hey guys,

Thought I would share I tried some AC-MX2 on my Q6600 dropped my idle temps 2c
and my loaded 3c! I usually use AS5 and observe the burn in time before taking final temps.
Also I used a pea sized drop of MX2 in the center of the cpu and brough the cooler directly down on top and let the TIM spread by the pressure of the heatsink. The other nice thing is MX2 is not conductive

Q6600 @3.6ghz speed step enabled idle 34c - 35c
Q6600 @3.6ghz speed step enabled loaded 64c - 65c

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Zepper

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Conductivity is not much of an issue with chips with heat spreaders. But MX-2 is on my short list for next TIM purchase.

.bh.
 

Zepper

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Pretty close anyway - that massive TIM test that was linked from C&C recently had TX-2 a bit better. Probably OEM by the same company for both.

.bh.
 

EvilSponge

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I believe both are made by Arctic Cooling in any case it's fantastic stuff. Also is cleans up much easier than AS5 and it's totally non conductive oh and no burn in time though I noticed on day two it seems to stay in the lower temp ranges.

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VinDSL

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Originally posted by: Zepper
MX-2 is on my short list for next TIM purchase.

Me too! :D

I'm still using up my MX-1 supply - which gives the same results as the OP reported.

MX-1 is hell to spread, unless you've done it a few times. MX-2 is supposed to spread much easier...

I'll definitely try MX-2 next time around!
 

Rubycon

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I've used both and find that AS5 is better. (in the long term)
 

RallyMaster

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Why spread the said splooge when you can just put a bit down and then have your heatsink do the rest?
 

Rubycon

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Originally posted by: RallyMaster
Why spread the said splooge when you can just put a bit down and then have your heatsink do the rest?

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Pea works the best and is easy. On my first quad I used the X because X often DOES mark the spot. ;)
 

EvilSponge

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Hi Ruby,

I'm interested in your findings so you say in the long run AS5 drops temps the most? I am aware that it's 200 hours of heat up and cool down before max cooling is achieved
with AS5.

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Rubycon

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It seems to be more stable in the long run.

I hope AS6 comes out soon though - AS5 looks too much like 'ASS' when reading the posts.

How do you apply AS5?
Will AS5 short out my cpu?
My cpu runs cool with AS5.
What can I use to clean up excess AS5?

See a pattern here?

:laugh:
 

devilchrist

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same here with ruby, while I believe AS5 says couple of days? for break in? I find that final resting temperature is reached after about 2 weeks of use. If you're like me and only use computer 5-8 hours a day.

running my E6750 @ 3.6g 1.4875v i found my idle temp at 42 with new application of AS5, and after 2 weeks it settled down at 34-32C.

I think clean up is not a big issue as long as you just use AS5, There's no need for deep cleaning if you're just taking off the HSF and reassembling
 

EvilSponge

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Interesting I'm doing some data collection on different TIMS so far have data for MX-2, AS-5 and am now evaluating OCZ Freeze. So far I have also found certain variables are effecting the over all loaded non loaded temp outcomes ie case type, fan type, number of fans, fan direction and CFM and CPU heatsink and fan choice. One thing I found for TRUE 120 users the mounting system become loose after a few mounts and dismounts I have found it nessisary to use a card board shim to tighten thing down properly.

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DerwenArtos12

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Originally posted by: devilchrist
same here with ruby, while I believe AS5 says couple of days? for break in? I find that final resting temperature is reached after about 2 weeks of use. If you're like me and only use computer 5-8 hours a day.

running my E6750 @ 3.6g 1.4875v i found my idle temp at 42 with new application of AS5, and after 2 weeks it settled down at 34-32C.

I think clean up is not a big issue as long as you just use AS5, There's no need for deep cleaning if you're just taking off the HSF and reassembling

AS says 200 hours of "normal" usage, i.e. no high loads, in order to cure properly but, thats a maximum and based on 90% humidity. I live in arid zone so it only takes 2 days tops to settle to it's lowest point.
 

EvilSponge

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I will need to revist my AS5 testing to give it a fair shake as my 200hours date has had ligh loads during the burn in process

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