damn I must be sleeping..how did this thread get by me...lol....
Actually as my friend aigomorla stated-- YODA~~~ where are you ?????
He should be commenting about this thread soon...
B4 he tells you it doesnt make any difference, lemme just tell you, whatever makes you feel better, go with it.
If AS5 makes you feel better, use it. If AS Ceramic is your choice use that instead.
IRLA TIM's play very little role in differences. At most 2-3C if you compare the high end uber expensive TIMS with the generic white goop you get.
So just use what you like. Personally i hear zalman is pretty good due to its applicator brush. I personally use AS5, and i will for a while because i have a hugh vile of it.
Forgot to add, MAKE sure you use one tho. Theres a Big difference between not using any TIM and using one however.
AS5 at one time was the best......but there are many thermal compounds and thermal pastes that are as good or even better than as5........most if not all will give you temps that are in the same ball park no matter what thermal paste you use...
Personally I like the Zalman ZM-STG1 .. http://www.zalmanusa.com/ then click on Optional products...
Personally I would stay away from the Coolabs Liquid Pro!! It is highly corrosive and if used improperly will destroy equipment. It is not that much better than other Theermal compounds. Plus once it settles in its a real pita to take off or remove your heatsink if need be!! Mainly because it bonds like super glue to the metal.
Most people on these forums just will not be careful enough to use this product.....
The Zalman thermal paste is par excellence in terms of everything!!
As was stated earlier use what you like.....but remember there are some cheap thermal pastes on the market...but most of the time top of the line heatsink manufacturers ship a very good quality thermal paste with ther heatsinks!!
Actually as my friend aigomorla stated-- YODA~~~ where are you ?????
He should be commenting about this thread soon...
B4 he tells you it doesnt make any difference, lemme just tell you, whatever makes you feel better, go with it.
If AS5 makes you feel better, use it. If AS Ceramic is your choice use that instead.
IRLA TIM's play very little role in differences. At most 2-3C if you compare the high end uber expensive TIMS with the generic white goop you get.
So just use what you like. Personally i hear zalman is pretty good due to its applicator brush. I personally use AS5, and i will for a while because i have a hugh vile of it.
Forgot to add, MAKE sure you use one tho. Theres a Big difference between not using any TIM and using one however.
AS5 at one time was the best......but there are many thermal compounds and thermal pastes that are as good or even better than as5........most if not all will give you temps that are in the same ball park no matter what thermal paste you use...
Personally I like the Zalman ZM-STG1 .. http://www.zalmanusa.com/ then click on Optional products...
Personally I would stay away from the Coolabs Liquid Pro!! It is highly corrosive and if used improperly will destroy equipment. It is not that much better than other Theermal compounds. Plus once it settles in its a real pita to take off or remove your heatsink if need be!! Mainly because it bonds like super glue to the metal.
Most people on these forums just will not be careful enough to use this product.....
The Zalman thermal paste is par excellence in terms of everything!!
As was stated earlier use what you like.....but remember there are some cheap thermal pastes on the market...but most of the time top of the line heatsink manufacturers ship a very good quality thermal paste with ther heatsinks!!