Thermal paste

Matterez · 8 Sep 2011 at 16:55

At the minute I'm upgrading my dads old to a spare Pentium 4 I had lying around (it's an improvement). I got some really cheap thermal paste as I'm strapped for cash, but it's white and rubbery (not set yet). How bad would it be if I used this? Or should I definitely get some better stuff. It's only for a Pentium 4 at stock so...

OLDPHART · 8 Sep 2011 at 17:07

Hi, clean off and treat yourself to some new TIM --> MX4.

Speed · 8 Sep 2011 at 17:27

Well its unlikely to cause any problems, can't be much worse than the stuff they supply with stock or some cheaper aftermarket heatsinks. It is as you only a P4 at Stock so worth a try. Just keep an eye on temps to start with.

MooMoo444 · 8 Sep 2011 at 17:53

No point going for anything fancy for a stock p4, it'll be fine

j.col · 8 Sep 2011 at 18:02

Speed said:
Well its unlikely to cause any problems, can't be much worse than the stuff they supply with stock or some cheaper aftermarket heatsinks. It is as you only a P4 at Stock so worth a try. Just keep an eye on temps to start with.

MooMoo444 said:
No point going for anything fancy for a stock p4, it'll be fine

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Matterez · 9 Sep 2011 at 17:02

Okay, thanks for the input. I agree with most people; not really important for a stock P4..