Is Thermal Tape OK?

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I need to attach a heatsink to some Integrated Circuits.

In a perfect work I would prefer to use AS Epoxy from Overclockers but unfortunately they would insist on charging me £5.60 p&p for it. It goes against my nature to pay more in P&P than for the product (especially a product so small and light).

An alterantive option is to use thermal tape which I can get easily and cheaply.

Generally is it okay to use tape - obviously the thermal conductance of the epoxy is better but how much of a difference does it make.

Cheers,

Nigel
 
If it's some really hot stuff then I'd get the epoxy but if it's something like RAM then tape should be fine.
 
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