Arctic compound on a 2500k

[slipd]

Hey guys,

How should I apply arctic silver 5 compound to a 2500k? I've looked on the arctic website at their instructions but I just wanted to double check with the "experts" before I get started

Also, I've noticed a few new additions to the arctic compound range; has anything surpassed as5?

Cheers!

 

[Plec]

Depends on the HS.

If the base of the HS is smooth i would use the rice sized blob method in the middle of the CPU and then screw on the HS using the diagonal method (or use annoying pushpins applying same diagonal method - but breaking your thumbs in the process).

If you have exposed heatpipes on the base of the HS post back and i'll copy and paste one of my old posts on how to apply the AS.

Also, I've noticed a few new additions to the arctic compound range; has anything surpassed as5?

TBH, quality gunk is quality gunk - there's very little between them and values will vary mostly due to the better/worse contact between the HS and CPU on time of fitting.

Ease of application and ease of cleaning is a bonus.

 

[slipd]

Depends on the HS.

Corsair H60

Cheers mate.

 

[Plec]

The H60 comes pre-applied with Shin-Etsu which is good stuff - you could just stick it straight on the CPU.

If not i would go with the rize/pea sized blob as my preferred method.

You could always use the 'single' very (very) thin line method too - but be sure to leave a 5mm gap at the ends of the cpu.

 

[slipd]

Thanks mate - I haven't even opened the h60 yet

 

[Plec]

Thanks mate - I haven't even opened the h60 yet

Then, i would use the pre-applied paste as you should be happy with the results.

If not the bonus of the H60 is that it's easy to apply new paste and re-fit.

Best of luck.

 

[Lunawolfy]

I've got an H60, I also bough AS5 just incase, trust me, use the pre applied paste. It's perfectly applied

 

[Phil3]

I just put AS5 on my H60 onto 2600k.
(Cos the H60 had come off of a I5750)
I'm guessing it will take a week or so to cure, but it is initially idling at 30c... (in quite a warm, south facing room) atleast its working.

 

[slipd]

I've got an H60, I also bough AS5 just incase, trust me, use the pre applied paste. It's perfectly applied

Hello mate - looks like you've got a similar rig to what I'll have; I can ask what sort of temps you get with a [email protected]/h60 combo?

Cheers!

 

[Lunawolfy]

Hello mate - looks like you've got a similar rig to what I'll have; I can ask what sort of temps you get with a [email protected]/h60 combo?

Cheers!

Currently :-

Idle: Coolest core 24oC
Hottest core 27oC

Load: Coolest core 58oC
Hottest core 63oC

 

[slipd]

Currently :-

Idle: Coolest core 24oC
Hottest core 27oC

Load: Coolest core 58oC
Hottest core 63oC

Lovely.

Cheers mate

 

[Lunawolfy]

No problem

 

[Jokester]

Credit card method should work better if the base of the H60 is flat.