On Nov 2, 2010, at 10:21 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote:
Hi all, quick question here, I'm looking to buy some thermal
compound, and am wondering if all is the same? Or if there is a
better brand I should buy. I'm just looking on ebay, and the stuff
is cheap. Just wondering, is there varying qualities? Or is it all
the same stuff.
Just to be clear, I'm looking for the grey stuff you put on a
processor to help transfer heat to the heat sink.
Thanks!
-Jonas
Well Joanas I just happen to be applying some right now. There seem
to be many brands and all claim to be the do all end all product I
have 3 different ones and I can't say I've noticed a real difference.
Some claim to have silver dust which sounds good and expensive and
also you would think a very good thermal conductor and then I have a
tube of a diamond dust product that costs a couple of bucks more, I
really don't understand diamond being a thermal conductor but maybe
so, and then I have a tube of a white paste that a Apple Depot in
Texas uses. They all seem to do the job if applied properly, be real
clean and just a very thin coat is all that's needed. Too much will
defeat the purpose:-)
John Carmonne
Yorba Linda USA
Sent from my TiBook 500
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