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Thermal Paste going off?

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  • 28-06-2011 12:19pm
    #1
    savemejebus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    I've all my bits assembled for my next build but I, of course, forgot something: thermal paste.

    Now I have the stock CM stuff that came with the Hyper 212+ and in addition I have old (2-3 year) tubes of Arctic Silver 5 and Arctic Cooling MX-1.

    I plan to overclock my cpu (i5 2500k) so am wondering does anyone here have thoughts on:
    1. The quality of the stock paste that came with the Hyper 212+
    2. Whether the other pastes I have would have gone off?
    3. Any problems in using and old gen paste like MX-1?

    I'd be interested to see what you guys n' gals think?


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    #2
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    I think it would take longer than that to go off. The main worry would be that it would solidify in the tubes.

    I wouldn't worry about any of the choices - you'd probably see only a couple of degrees between all three.


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    Kadongy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Kadongy


    I think when it goes off it solidifies yeah.
    I think it only usually happens when it has been exposed to a lot of heat for a long time.


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    #4
    savemejebus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    cheers, lads, I was gonna order some mx-4 or pick up some mx-3 in PC world but i may hold off on that now.


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    #5
    Leman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭Leman


    You should pick up some IC7 Diamond.

    Other than exotic full metal solutions, IC7 is pretty much the best you can do, it can make 4 or 5 degrees difference, which for overclocking can mean a massive amount.

    http://innovationcooling.com/thermal.htm

    I personally get mine of eBay (I won't link as I don't want to be accused of Shilling as I have been in the past D: )


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    #6
    paddylieback
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭paddylieback


    Thermal pads are available too, i have a bit at work, leme know if you need some, i'll send it to you

    cheers

    Rich


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