thermal paste

**thereaslimshady** · 12th October 2006

does anyone know where to get any from, ebuyer does it for 44p but postage is �3 something

cheers

**BLUTO141** · 12th October 2006

I get mine from ebay, Artic Silver5 is the one I use, but their a couple of other good ones such as Alska (think thats how it is spelt)

Cheers G

**b!lly** · 13th October 2006

as mentioned Arctic silver 5 is the best to get and also the above mentioned Akasa.
usually purchase from ebay.remember check out correct applying instructions for what ever one you get and what proc its for

**blacksheep** · 13th October 2006

Originally Posted by b!lly

and what proc its for

Thermal paste isn't cpu dependant. But make sure you don't use too much as this can be as bad/worse than not using enough.

**b!lly** · 13th October 2006

it does mater how it is applyed to diff cpu's etc
have a look as learned when i was at this stage a few years ago and learnt the hard way.
different AMD proc's and methods

http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_route_step2amdas5.html

different intel proc's and methods

http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_rout...2intelas5.html

**Over Carl** · 13th October 2006

Originally Posted by blacksheep

Thermal paste isn't cpu dependant. But make sure you don't use too much as this can be as bad/worse than not using enough.

Why would too much be a problem?

When you put the heatsink in place, wouldn't the squeeze out any excess?

**Soulassassin** · 13th October 2006

Think maplin sell it if you have one near you.. (dont think the arctic silver stuff tho)

**b!lly** · 13th October 2006

to much is a big problem because it stops the correct thermal conduction bettween cpu and heatsink therefore not transfering the cool air correctly from the fan...the best method of cooling for CPU after water cooling is a correclty applyed (dodgey spelling) thermal paste and heatsink.
and the idea is NOT to get the thermal paste to squeeze out as this can sometimes damage the surrounding areas depending on how much and what type of paste you use.
hope this helps

**anlygi** · 17th October 2006

Arctic Silver 4/5. I get mine from ********************. Tried some gold Akasa shit from pcworld and i needed some urgently. Done the job but not as good. Idle temps were a good 5c higher