Would it be alright to artic silver adhese a HSF to the top of my GF3 core?

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dannybin1742

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topic says everything. the reason i ask is cause i heard that nvidia suggest against using artic silver paste under HSF on the gpu, and how come the manufacureres always use that silicon paste stuff?
 
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EKAtBzboyz

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yes its ok
its either that or the ghetto method (a very small dab of superglue/krazy glue in corners with lotsa thermal paste in middle)

and if nvidia suggests to NOT use thermal paste, what are they going to use?? TIM's?! *shudders* :Q

where did you hear this?
 
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Jeff7

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Originally posted by: EKAtBzboyz
yes its ok
its either that or the ghetto method (a very small dab of superglue/krazy glue in corners with lotsa thermal paste in middle)

and if nvidia suggests to NOT use thermal paste, what are they going to use?? TIM's?! *shudders* :Q

where did you hear this?
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Actually, I'd imagine that the "ghetto method" would be better. When using AS epoxy, the AS itself is diluted with epoxy. In the other method, the AS is free to function undiluted, while the epoxy/superglue keeps the heatsink held in place.
I imagine the reason they might advice against Arctic Silver on their GPU's is that it can cause problems if it gushes over the edge onto the contacts.
 
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OulOat

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Either that or because the contact area is pretty big for a geforce, and AS site says don't use for big contact areas like the P4s.
 
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FlowerMan

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why would it not be ok? People have been modding their GF3's for quite some time now with ASTE... how long have the GF3's been out? seems like forever...
 
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