Change the TIM or not?

[minimadmotorman]

I'm going to be buyin an Antec Kuhler 920 soon.

I don't mind splashing out a few extra quid on a better thermal compound if it will yeild better results (even if they are marginal)

Can anyone reccomend me a TIM cleanup kit and a better compound than is already applied to the 920? (Somehow I don't think the AS2 I have from my AXIA 'Y' days would cut it )

 

[Plec]

As fas as i'm aware they use 'shin etsu' on their Kuhler range which is a quality paste - personally i would stick with the pre-applied.

Otherwise buy some IPA and wipe off the pre-applied with paper towel and then buy some MX4, AS5 or similar (they're all much of a muchness) - but the 'shin etsu' should give similar temps.

 

[minimadmotorman]

I'll prob buy some MX4 and some IPA but give the pre-applied a try first. Then if I have to reapply then I have some in stock.

 

[OLDPHART]

As fas as i'm aware they use 'shin etsu' on their Kuhler range which is a quality paste - personally i would stick with the pre-applied.

Otherwise buy some IPA and wipe off the pre-applied with paper towel and then buy some MX4, AS5 or similar (they're all much of a muchness) - but the 'shin etsu' should give similar temps.

+1 > but a spare tube of TIM will come in handy MX4.

 

[j.col]

also agree, the pre-applied paste is excellent.
But once you get into adding hardware yourself, you should always have a spare tube of paste handy.

 

[minimadmotorman]

No MX-4 in stock so just ordered kuhler & tim cleaner.

I have some AS2 for emergencies but will get some MX-4 when it comes into stock.

 

[ThePengu1n]

The pre-applied paste is absolutely fine on the 920, save the pennies and buy yourself a pint instead

 

[minimadmotorman]

If my Kuhler shows up I'll give it a go but it's a day overdue so far. (so much for DX next day)