What Thermal Greese Should I Use

[JMoore]

http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?Subcategory=85

I know a lot of ppl use Artic, but I don't know what type I should get or if another cheaper brand (not noname brand) would be fine?

 

[Bona Fide]

Nope, don't compromise. Arctic Silver 5.

/thread

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: JMoore
http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?Subcategory=85

I know a lot of ppl use Artic, but I don't know what type I should get or if another cheaper brand (not noname brand) would be fine?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007

$7.99.....pretty cheap for the best eh?

 

[imported_burningrave101]

What are you looking to use it on? If your putting it on the CPU then i would probably use AS5 for best performance. If your using it on anything else i would suggest Arctic Ceramique because its alot cheaper and will give you nearly the same performance. I would also suggest ordering from SVC.com because they have the cheapest prices i've seen.

 

[SVT Cobra]

AS5

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
AS5

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
AS5

 

[imported_Reck]

overrated. in practically every test done comparing brands, arctic silver only makes a degree or two of difference. if even that.

 

[Jakebrake]

Originally posted by: Reck
overrated. in practically every test done comparing brands, arctic silver only makes a degree or two of difference. if even that.

That's still better...

 

[sniperruff]

i just use the thermal pad that came with my retail AXP. it works.

 

[Confusednewbie1552]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
AS5

 

[The Pentium Guy]

AS5 is overrated but it's one of the easiest to apply (put a drop on, put heatsink on, rotate and squish, done).
Even better is the Ceramique, it's harder to apply, gives you better temps, is cheaper, and doesn't dry out as quickly as AS5 does.

But if you want the best of the best: Nanotherm PCM+. Easiest to apply, won't dry out, dunno why no one uses it - with the exception of that corrosion issue that was resolved a year ago. I think you can get this stuff on FrozenCPU for $1 more than the AS5 (it's $9 as opposed to $7.99)

http://66.39.105.80/index.php?option=co...ew&id=79&Itemid=2&limit=1&limitstart=3

http://www.frozencpu.com/thr-15.html?id=9sprZMbj <-- $9
-TPG

 

[Rike]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
AS5

Goes on easily, cleans up easily, good temps, and a very cheap upgrade for those looking to squeeze just a little bit more out of their rig.

 

[murph550]

arctic silver 5

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
AS5 is overrated but it's one of the easiest to apply (put a drop on, put heatsink on, rotate and squish, done).
Even better is the Ceramique, it's harder to apply, gives you better temps, is cheaper, and doesn't dry out as quickly as AS5 does.

But if you want the best of the best: Nanotherm PCM+. Easiest to apply, won't dry out, dunno why no one uses it - with the exception of that corrosion issue that was resolved a year ago. I think you can get this stuff on FrozenCPU for $1 more than the AS5 (it's $9 as opposed to $7.99)

http://66.39.105.80/index.php?option=co...ew&id=79&Itemid=2&limit=1&limitstart=3

http://www.frozencpu.com/thr-15.html?id=9sprZMbj <-- $9
-TPG

 

[Deinonych]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
AS5

:thumbsup:

 

[JMoore]

Thanks for all the help guys I appreciate it. I guess I'll just stick to AS5 for now. The Nanotherm PCM+ info, though, is intresting. I'll have to test it out when I get a chance.

 

[l Xes l]

Originally posted by: murph550
arctic silver 5

 

[nycdude]

ceramique

 

[lambchops3344]

they biggest myth is that a more expensive or diffrent thermal paste will help you in any way..... its wont... but if you wanna be picky or want an expensive known kind

artic silver 5

 

[d2arcturus]

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Nope, don't compromise. Arctic Silver 5.

/thread