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thermal pad -v- goop?

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  • 18-12-2003 11:39am
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    henbane
    Registered Users Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭


    Any opinions on which I should be using?

    Thinking of ordering a Coolermaster CP5-8JD1F-0L, up to AMD XP3200+ from komplett for the new box I'm putting together.

    Coolermaster stuff comes with a pad already on the heatsink, right? What would be best to use to remove it if I decide to use the goo?


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    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users Posts: 6,312 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    You want advice - DONT - buy that crap (sorry but it is) get a real HS and fan and yes use 'goop':D Artic Silver goop should do the trick, any HS other then a stock CM one.


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    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    any of the artic silvers will do (3, 5) but don't get that cooler.

    buy the zalman CNPS7000A-CU it's dead quiet plus it's a brilliant cooler it's brought my p4 temps down 9 degrees. (was 40 now 31) and i havn't seen it rise over 55 under full load! :O


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    Sir Random
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    Peel off the pad and wipe off as much as you can with a lint free cloth.
    Use Isopropyl alcohol (any chemist) for removing the residue from CPU & HS.
    Don't use Nail varnish remover as it can leave a stained matt finish (contains additives). Isopropyl leaves a squeaky clean & shining surface :)


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    CivilServant
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    I have that exact same model in my athlon system which is overclocked to 2.1Ghz. Ambient temp 24, Idle temp 34, Load Temp 42. So I heartily recommend it as a good budget heatsink. Remember a heatsink is just a block of metal (well mine is aluminium), copper has a premium price tag. Your choice.


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