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I think you will find that people that tinker with their computers tends to use thermal compounds rather than pads. While preassembled computers and boxed coolers comes with some sort of thermal pads. Compounds is superior to pads but needs some maintenance(cleaning and replacing).
Amd recommends the use of thermal pads if the cpu cooling is to remain fastened over long periods of time.
I use something called Arctic Silver Ceramique. Which is nice, it doesnt lead electricity, has a nice viscosity and its very affordable.
Amd recommends the use of thermal pads if the cpu cooling is to remain fastened over long periods of time.
I use something called Arctic Silver Ceramique. Which is nice, it doesnt lead electricity, has a nice viscosity and its very affordable.
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Yup bionic is spot on ..i use arctic silver myself one thing to note is that you don't need alot of the compound to ensure good thermal transfer, in fact using too much compound can have a negative effect.
..i use arctic silver myself one thing to note is that you don't need alot of the compound to ensure good thermal transfer, in fact using too much compound can have a negative effect.