is arctic silver 5 good for GPU TIM?

[Monkey_griff]

I have a Quadro 4000 and wondered if it would be ok to use? ..if not what would be considered the best GPU TIM on market today to use?

Cheers in advance

 

[GefGz]

You can't go wrong with Mx4, the only problem I have with AC5 or any TIMs like that is the electric conductivity, with Mx4 you could get it all over the pcb and it wouldn't make a squat of difference, not that i'm saying that's a good idea

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-003-AR

 

[shankly1985]

+1 for mx4

 

[pgi947]

Mx4 ftw!!!!!!!!

 

[robertchalmers1]

i dunno the dif mx4 but i used mx2 on mine the other day and temps have never once went above 38c so im assuming its doing the job it should do plus its cheaper

 

[GefGz]

i dunno the dif mx4 but i used mx2 on mine the other day and temps have never once went above 38c so im assuming its doing the job it should do plus its cheaper

I think the Mx4 has a slightly better thermal conductivity

 

[robertchalmers1]

I think the Mx4 has a slightly better thermal conductivity

i thought it may have been something along those lines i just chose it as it was the 1st one that EK recommended in there instruction leaflet

 

[Five.Stars]

Gelid GC Extreme is my thermal compund of choice just now. Have gotten good temps on my cpu and both my gpu's using the stuff. Found it quite difficult to spread though. Other than the liquid metal stuff though, GC Extreme seems to come out on top, or near enough on top of all the comparisons.

 

[GefGz]

Gelid GC Extreme is my thermal compund of choice just now. Have gotten good temps on my cpu and both my gpu's using the stuff. Found it quite difficult to spread though. Other than the liquid metal stuff though, GC Extreme seems to come out on top, or near enough on top of all the comparisons.

The fact that it's hard to spread makes a very good comment to be honest, with the more "movement" GPUs tend to get over CPU HS/F's a more.. gelatinious TIM might be an idea worth thinking about.

 

[varkanoid]

I've used AS5 on a GPU and had no problems and good results.

 

[Uncle Petey]

AS5 works well enough if you're careful with it.

Thermalright CFIII/Gelid GC Extreme/MX-4 would be my top picks if liquid ultra looks like a pita.

 

[sieze2]

I've used AS5 on a GPU and had no problems and good results.

What he said !

 

[Rangerjr1]

CLU

 

[alex_123_fra]

Mx-4 is a great all rounder but I find IC24 diamond better thermally. The latter though is a pig to work with and clean.

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

God a tube of AC5 lying around somewhere for my current build, bought it then found out my cooler had it pre applied, Temps are a little higher than what they used to be, so it's due a change soon.

 

[Monkey_griff]

Awesome! Thanks for all the feedback guys, appreciate it. I only asked because Ive ordered AS5 for my CPU's, and wondered whether i can use the same.. but at £8.99 I think I might get some MX4 for my GPU.. Its not like I'm replacing TIM daily so worth the small investment for the better results

Any advice on spreading techniques for GPU? Ive always spread TIM via card method but found this youtube video which makes me think its not actually the best method. From watching the video I would say X method looks better i.e. no bubbles/pockets of air but the example is for a CPU so not sure if it applys to GPU. The only issue i see with those techniques is the whole CPU/GPU isn't completely covered.. surely with TIM not between the heat sink and GPU, heat wont transfer as well?.

And correct me if i'm wrong but isn't the amount suppose to be barely visible, i.e. semi transparent when applying TIM I.e Less is more?

Cheers Again Guys!

 

[Angst]

Put a pea sized blob in the centre.

 

[OLDPHART]

Mx-4 is a great all rounder but I find IC24 diamond better thermally. The latter though is a pig to work with and clean.

+1 for MX4, spot on about ICD.

 

[Rangerjr1]

Why not CLU?

 

[Yaayuh!]

MX-3 i found better than MX-4.

IC Diamond is damn good though.