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AS5 for CPU's and GPU's (any type of core), Artic Ceramique for anything else (like RAM chips, etc. were you might need something non-conductive, although AS5 really isn't that conductive).
 
I've been pro AS5 for a long time, but I've read multiple reviews of the new Zalman stuff beating it out by a few degrees. No joke. And, it comes with a fingernail polish type applicator. So...I bought some today and will stick it on my Conroe/Ultra-120 to give it a shot! 🙂
 
I guess for peac of mind I would spend the few dollars on AS5, although I would definitely use whatever AC/Shin Etsu stuff I had lying around.
 
Originally posted by: wizboy11
AS5 for CPU's and GPU's (any type of core), Artic Ceramique for anything else (like RAM chips, etc. were you might need something non-conductive, although AS5 really isn't that conductive).

AS5 isn't conductive at all. It's slightly capacitative.
 
another vote for AS5...but i just use the one that comes with the 3rd party heatsink. im gonna save my AS5 for my conroe build! hehe.

edit: its 3:22AM and i cant spell sorry...
 
I've had my little 2.5g tube of AS Ceramique for over two years now, and it's still going strong after 10+ applications! When that finally runs out (soon), I'll start looking for something new...or maybe not. +1 for flawless performance from Ceramique!

Brian
 
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