Thermal paste choice

[DanceswithUnix]

I think my trusty Arctic Silver tube is about to run out. Not seen a comparison for ages, is this still the one to get?

[Sputnik]

I think the top brands are a much of a much really. The Zalman one that comes in a 'nail varnish' bottle got good review for being easy to apply with the built in brush.

I'm still using Arctic silver 2 until the tube eventually runs out.

[piggin23]

http://skinneelabs.com/tim2010part1.html

[DanceswithUnix]

I think the top brands are a much of a much really. The Zalman one that comes in a 'nail varnish' bottle got good review for being easy to apply with the built in brush.

I'm still using Arctic silver 2 until the tube eventually runs out.

lol, I think AS2 is what I am still on. A few grammes lasts a long time eh

[DanceswithUnix]

http://skinneelabs.com/tim2010part1.html

Ta, if I order from Scan then they have MX-2 cheaper than AS5 and it looks more consistent from those results!

Should keep me going another few years

[kingpotnoodle]

I think the top brands are a much of a much really. The Zalman one that comes in a 'nail varnish' bottle got good review for being easy to apply with the built in brush.

I'm still using Arctic silver 2 until the tube eventually runs out.

+1 on the Zalman, much easier to get that nice thin layer that's required.

[robtbear]

Ta, if I order from Scan then they have MX-2 cheaper than AS5 and it looks more consistent from those results!

Should keep me going another few years

It doesn't show on scan how much is in the pot of MX-2, the MX-3 is 4g is it the same, anyone know?
If its 4g the same I'll have the MX-2 I mostly use it for fixing other peoples PC's,
I'm using Zalman ZM-STG1 (the one with the brush) on mine atm, although that Indigo extreme looks good for my next one.

[marshalex]

anyone found the zalman anywhere for a decent price? seems to be pretty limited in availability now and mine's ran out. Also anyone used the zalman with a HDT cooler (sorry for the threadjack!)

[watercooled]

MX2 is also 4g but there is a larger 30g syringe available. I mainly use and like MX2 myself, it performs well and it's really simple to apply, just apply a dot/line to the centre of the CPU and screw down the heatsink.

[TAKTAK]

I mainly use Ceramique, but also IC Diamond 24 carat.

AS5 and NT-H1 sometimes get a look in too

A fair while old but these were mine from my old rig:

CPU: AMD AthlonX2 6400+BE
Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
Ambient: 22.4c

OCZ 5+
Idle: 27c
Load: 47c

The chill factor
Idle: 27c
Load: 48c

Ceramique
Idle: 26c
Load: 46c

NT-H1
Idle: 25c
Load: 46c

ICD instant temps
Idle: 26c
Load: 47c

ICD 1 week cure time
Idle: 25c
Load: 45c

[aidanjt]

Got a second tube of AS5 with my x4 build, the tube before that I bought 6 years ago, so you certainly get your money's worth. AS5 has a longggg curing time, so not good if you change heatsinks more frequently than undies, but definitely still extremely effective after the TIM has set.

[Dano]

I am using Arctic Silver 5 and its pretty good!

[robtbear]

anyone found the zalman anywhere for a decent price? seems to be pretty limited in availability now and mine's ran out. Also anyone used the zalman with a HDT cooler (sorry for the threadjack!)

Amazon was the cheapest I found

[Fuzzed_out]

I just used some AS5, it's stupidly long curing time is a bit naff so I don't know how it's performing at the moment.
It was a tad too gloopy for my liking as well and I had to fight it to spread it.