I normally put a pea sized blob and let the compression do the spreading. Don't put too much on though or it will be counter productive and it is purely for imperfections in the heatsink (as I understand it).
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I normally put a pea sized blob and let the compression do the spreading. Don't put too much on though or it will be counter productive and it is purely for imperfections in the heatsink (as I understand it).
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You can peel the label back a bit and do a measured amount
You may need extra to fill the gap as some heat sink bases may be nowhere near flat as in the example below
You will not fill that gap with a rice sized grain application.
This is an issue with the LM's, being a liquid it will Hit it's bond line with minimal pressure so is great for delidded applications on bare die with good contact. But also being a liquid it is not a great gap filler so advantages are somewhat mitigated in lower contact applications like you see with an IHS.
You may need extra to fill the gap as some heat sink bases may be nowhere near flat as in the example below
You will not fill that gap with a rice sized grain application.
This is an issue with the LM's, being a liquid it will Hit it's bond line with minimal pressure so is great for delidded applications on bare die with good contact. But also being a liquid it is not a great gap filler so advantages are somewhat mitigated in lower contact applications like you see with an IHS.
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Here are 2 Dell laptops I have done with IC Diamond one had been done 2 weeks ago with MX4 the other massive increase was std Dell paste.
Incredible stuff easily the cheapest upgrade anyone could do to any PC, this is an overclockers dream come true.
I will be posting many more results but my water cooled desktop pump has packed up so it will be a week if not less.
Keep your eyes posted.
This is Dell laptop with std Dell paste it kept throttling the CPU is got so hot!!
IC Diamond transformed this laptop now runs much faster because it doesn't overheat.
Another Dell with MX 4 applied 2 weeks ago.
Then with IC Diamond, this stuff is amazing, can't wait to get it on the destop and my GPU.
This is my Laptop when IC Diamond has settled down:
Incredible stuff easily the cheapest upgrade anyone could do to any PC, this is an overclockers dream come true.
I will be posting many more results but my water cooled desktop pump has packed up so it will be a week if not less.
Keep your eyes posted.
This is Dell laptop with std Dell paste it kept throttling the CPU is got so hot!!
IC Diamond transformed this laptop now runs much faster because it doesn't overheat.
Another Dell with MX 4 applied 2 weeks ago.
Then with IC Diamond, this stuff is amazing, can't wait to get it on the destop and my GPU.
This is my Laptop when IC Diamond has settled down:
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Here we have the chipset temps look at the V reg temps, all test were done in a climate of 22c, I deleberatly left it running longer with the IC Diamond to see if the temps went any higher. The chipset was using MX4 before the IC Diamond.
This is the MX4.
This is the IC Diamond.
All testing done on my EVGA X58 SLI with overclocked 920 I7 the CPU GPU and all chipset are watercooled, all tests are done at exactly the same settings nothing is changed other than the thermal paste.
This is the MX4.
This is the IC Diamond.
All testing done on my EVGA X58 SLI with overclocked 920 I7 the CPU GPU and all chipset are watercooled, all tests are done at exactly the same settings nothing is changed other than the thermal paste.
Hi frost dragon a few weeks ago I did some more thorough cpu testing but not got round to sorting those results out so I will in the next few days. I also recently built a 2nd pc with a air cooled gtx650 so I've been putting it through its paces this afternoon and will continue after my dialysis and upload those results too. 
Been running my system ever since July 2011 at 4.8ghz, except I ran it at 5ghz in the winter of 2012 and 2013 too. All using IC Diamond paste, never re-done it either. I used a pea sized amount put in the middle and then clamped the big noctua DH-14 down on it.
Here at 4.2ghz
And at 4.8ghz
Note I am not part of the competition. Nothing to gain from it here.
i5 2500k
Asrock motherboard
2x8GB DDR3
Noctuah DH-14
GTX 690
Corsair Carbide 400r
Corsair 850w modular (original model)
etc
Great TP, would not use anything else.
Here at 4.2ghz
Note I am not part of the competition. Nothing to gain from it here.
i5 2500k
Asrock motherboard
2x8GB DDR3
Noctuah DH-14
GTX 690
Corsair Carbide 400r
Corsair 850w modular (original model)
etc
Great TP, would not use anything else.
Ok here's my gpu results for gtx650.
Method used: all tims apart from stock which was already cured I ran heaven 4.0 for 30m on loop to help cure each tim then let it idle for 30m. Took an idle temp and ambient temp reading then ran heaven 4.0 on loop for 30m and recorded the max temp reached.
System:
Amd fx4350 @4.9ghz corsair hydro h60
Gigabyte gtx650 oc @1251mhz stock cooler
Results:
Generic gigabyte stock paste:
Ambient- 21.6
Idle- 22
Max- 62
Delta- 40
Arctic silver 5:
Ambient- 22.5
Idle- 26
Max- 59
Delta- 33
Xspc k2:
Ambient- 19.0
Idle- 31
Max- 54
Delta- 23
Icd:
Ambient- 18.4
Idle- 29
Max- 46
Delta- 17
As you can see ic diamond outshone all the others. So much so I tested on the cpu in this rig as well and have the following results:
Method used: 5 run pass of ibt on high setting using 70% ram.
Arctic silver 5:
Ambient- 21.4
Idle- core- 9 socket- 27
Max- core- 55 socket- 66
Delta- core- 46 socket- 39
Icd:
Ambient- 18.2
Idle- core- 8 socket- 25
Max- core- 49 socket- 61
Delta- core- 41 socket- 36
So excellent results all round. I was using icd anyway but now I'll be using nothing but icd. A slightly higher idle temp as others also reported but an average temp of 2-3 deg c across the board.
Gpu was most surprising taking into account the ambient temp difference it was still 9 deg cooler than arctic silver 5, 7 deg cooler than xspc k2 and a whopping 13 deg c cooler than the gigabyte generic paste. Running this card in my air conditioned room almost gets the same temps as my watercooled gtx770!
With regards to the cpu after the comparison tests I ran 25 passes of ibt followed straight by 2 hours of asus realbench stress test using up to the full 4gb of ram and it's max temp was 62 deg socket and 51 deg core using icd.
Method used: all tims apart from stock which was already cured I ran heaven 4.0 for 30m on loop to help cure each tim then let it idle for 30m. Took an idle temp and ambient temp reading then ran heaven 4.0 on loop for 30m and recorded the max temp reached.
System:
Amd fx4350 @4.9ghz corsair hydro h60
Gigabyte gtx650 oc @1251mhz stock cooler
Results:
Generic gigabyte stock paste:
Ambient- 21.6
Idle- 22
Max- 62
Delta- 40
Arctic silver 5:
Ambient- 22.5
Idle- 26
Max- 59
Delta- 33
Xspc k2:
Ambient- 19.0
Idle- 31
Max- 54
Delta- 23
Icd:
Ambient- 18.4
Idle- 29
Max- 46
Delta- 17
As you can see ic diamond outshone all the others. So much so I tested on the cpu in this rig as well and have the following results:
Method used: 5 run pass of ibt on high setting using 70% ram.
Arctic silver 5:
Ambient- 21.4
Idle- core- 9 socket- 27
Max- core- 55 socket- 66
Delta- core- 46 socket- 39
Icd:
Ambient- 18.2
Idle- core- 8 socket- 25
Max- core- 49 socket- 61
Delta- core- 41 socket- 36
So excellent results all round. I was using icd anyway but now I'll be using nothing but icd. A slightly higher idle temp as others also reported but an average temp of 2-3 deg c across the board.
Gpu was most surprising taking into account the ambient temp difference it was still 9 deg cooler than arctic silver 5, 7 deg cooler than xspc k2 and a whopping 13 deg c cooler than the gigabyte generic paste. Running this card in my air conditioned room almost gets the same temps as my watercooled gtx770!
With regards to the cpu after the comparison tests I ran 25 passes of ibt followed straight by 2 hours of asus realbench stress test using up to the full 4gb of ram and it's max temp was 62 deg socket and 51 deg core using icd.
I changed the stock paste on my 7950 for IC Diamond last night and after running a loop of Heaven 4.0 and stopping it at the same point here are my results:
Stock Sapphire paste:
Idle: 35c
Load: 83c
IC Diamond:
Idle: 35c
Load: 73c
Not sure on the ambient temperature but it's been a pretty consistent temperature here the last few days & both tests were done at virtually the same time of day so I don't think that would alter the results dramatically.
Stock Sapphire paste:
Idle: 35c
Load: 83c
IC Diamond:
Idle: 35c
Load: 73c
Not sure on the ambient temperature but it's been a pretty consistent temperature here the last few days & both tests were done at virtually the same time of day so I don't think that would alter the results dramatically.
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ok ive not took any pics but ive just put ice diamond on my msi 280x and my 4670 with corsair h60.
Im seeing 20deg+ drop in temps
in heaven I used to get 85deg at 70% fan speed now 60deg at 30% fan speed.
Absolutly unreal
best 8quid ive ever spent
(must be something wrong?)
Im seeing 20deg+ drop in temps
in heaven I used to get 85deg at 70% fan speed now 60deg at 30% fan speed.
Absolutly unreal
best 8quid ive ever spent
(must be something wrong?)
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Sounds like your heatsink wasn't seated right
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yeh but it happened on both gpu and cpu
ive spent months looking at better cooling heatsinks and fans and all sorts.
20mins putting on the paste and 8quid and its the best upgrade ive done in ages.
(both were on there stock paste right enough) wont make that's mistake again!!!
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Hey folks, sorry that i have been away for a while incase those whom didnt know I broke A UK record overclock f(in dry ice cooling that is) for a 6300 core 2 duo CPU. In addition have been setting things up for BIT-TECH ( as we have a support forum on there now)
I am back now and into action...............Right it seems that some still didnt get their tubes...........can someone please give royal mail a firm ticking off ?
Those whom didnt receive (as judged by an earlier comment) i have some tubes left over. LUCKILY i Saved the names of the last and final 25 recipients I sent out.
In the meantime, I am going to be Looking CLOSELY at ALL results both good (and if any _bad) and rewarding those WHOM have gone that extra mile with a BONUS free tube of ICD!
Also note: Want to join the OFFICIAL IC-DIAMOND OVERCLOCKING TEAM FOR HWBOT?
Send me a trust message detailing your overclocking achievements and if any evidence and we ( the big cheese over in the USA) will consider your application....
Note ALL those whom qualify for the ICD HWBOT Ocverclocking Team will receive FIVE LARGE STARTER tubes of ICD. As we grow we hope to be working with other companies for discounts and sponsored parts.
Join the Diamond Elite NOW!
(Send a trust message with your application please)
FROST Dragon!
I am back now and into action...............Right it seems that some still didnt get their tubes...........can someone please give royal mail a firm ticking off ?
Those whom didnt receive (as judged by an earlier comment) i have some tubes left over. LUCKILY i Saved the names of the last and final 25 recipients I sent out.In the meantime, I am going to be Looking CLOSELY at ALL results both good (and if any _bad) and rewarding those WHOM have gone that extra mile with a BONUS free tube of ICD!
Also note: Want to join the OFFICIAL IC-DIAMOND OVERCLOCKING TEAM FOR HWBOT?
Send me a trust message detailing your overclocking achievements and if any evidence and we ( the big cheese over in the USA
) will consider your application....Note ALL those whom qualify for the ICD HWBOT Ocverclocking Team will receive FIVE LARGE STARTER tubes of ICD. As we grow we hope to be working with other companies for discounts and sponsored parts.
Join the Diamond Elite NOW!
(Send a trust message with your application please)
FROST Dragon!
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As we have some laptop users I thought we ought to make note of application of an irregular area application.
A 3/4 compound line is acceptable on a rectangular piece as long as width of the die does not exceed 1.5cm.
More than that will likely initiate Lapalcian Growth and entrain air into the thermal joint.
http://www.innovationcooling.com/application.html
Correct Line application
Disassembled to show compound spread (Do not do this in practice as reassembly at this point will entrain air into the joint). Note paste is uniform and thin and mirrors the Contact impression below.
Pretty much a perfect contact impression, a little light on the pressure as would evidenced with an almost see through glaze on the compound.
Above -Stock compound failure on another laptop- Note the top to bottom paste thickness gradient from thin to thick at the bottom of the picture which indicates that sink was only contacting the top edge. Contact can be analyzed through a paste impression as well and used to troubleshoot heat problems.
Also note that the contact impression matches the paste impression.
Uneven contact causes areas of increased thermal stress and shorten compound life expectancy.
A 3/4 compound line is acceptable on a rectangular piece as long as width of the die does not exceed 1.5cm.
More than that will likely initiate Lapalcian Growth and entrain air into the thermal joint.
http://www.innovationcooling.com/application.html
Correct Line application
Disassembled to show compound spread (Do not do this in practice as reassembly at this point will entrain air into the joint). Note paste is uniform and thin and mirrors the Contact impression below.
Pretty much a perfect contact impression, a little light on the pressure as would evidenced with an almost see through glaze on the compound.
Above -Stock compound failure on another laptop- Note the top to bottom paste thickness gradient from thin to thick at the bottom of the picture which indicates that sink was only contacting the top edge. Contact can be analyzed through a paste impression as well and used to troubleshoot heat problems.
Also note that the contact impression matches the paste impression.
Uneven contact causes areas of increased thermal stress and shorten compound life expectancy.
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GTX 680 WOW
Just done the EVGA GTX 680 with IC Diamond.
Before IC Diamond.
After IC Diamond
Also note the lower fan speed because of it being cooler win win again.
Very impressed with this stuff. Another clear 5c drop in temps.
Just done the EVGA GTX 680 with IC Diamond.
Before IC Diamond.
After IC Diamond
Also note the lower fan speed because of it being cooler win win again.
Very impressed with this stuff. Another clear 5c drop in temps.
Hey There FrostDragon, I finally have time off work. My results are below:
Ambient room for both tests 17-18c.
HSF was a Thermalright Silver Arrow.
Using Thermalright CFIII, my Idle temps were 33c.
Load results:
With IC-D:
I'm going to re-test later on as well, how are these results?
Ambient room for both tests 17-18c.
HSF was a Thermalright Silver Arrow.
Using Thermalright CFIII, my Idle temps were 33c.
Load results:
With IC-D:
I'm going to re-test later on as well, how are these results?
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Pretty good and thanks for posting results.
If you could provide some detail as the before compound, heat sink it provides good comparison info as a check for those that have similar systems
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Those are good results there and thank you. We are at the point where we can come to a conclusion.
OVERALL IC-Diamond produces good results across the spectrum when used on a CPU. However the REAL difference is when used on a GRAPHICS card! When utilised on the latter then the difference is simply outstanding and the performance comparison is much greater.
This bares out our point that the MORE wattage you put through IC-DIAMOND in other words the harder you make it work the better it performs.
A spread sheet showing these results so far will be issued shortly.
Lastly can we strongly encourage those whom received a tube to please do their testing. Even allowing for those whom didnt receive a tube due to the post office mess up. there still should be MORE than 15 usable results. Can you all please make an extra special effort, now that the summer is almost over to record your results here.
Kindest Regards
Frost Dragon
OVERALL IC-Diamond produces good results across the spectrum when used on a CPU. However the REAL difference is when used on a GRAPHICS card! When utilised on the latter then the difference is simply outstanding and the performance comparison is much greater.
This bares out our point that the MORE wattage you put through IC-DIAMOND in other words the harder you make it work the better it performs.
A spread sheet showing these results so far will be issued shortly.
Lastly can we strongly encourage those whom received a tube to please do their testing. Even allowing for those whom didnt receive a tube due to the post office mess up. there still should be MORE than 15 usable results. Can you all please make an extra special effort, now that the summer is almost over to record your results here.
Kindest Regards
Frost Dragon
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