Thermal Paste

Skynet-T800 · 24 Nov 2011 at 20:44

Just ordered the NOCTUA NH-D14.

Is there any difference in thermal compounds?

I have Artic Silver 5
I know you get one supplied with the kit but will I see ANY difference in temps using either or are thay about the same?

Also mine is about 4 years old? there isn't a shelf life on this stuff is there?

Regards Paul

Skynet-T800 · 25 Nov 2011 at 11:17

I'll think i'll try the NH-D14's own and see how it is.

Jeez I didn't think it would be that huge also!!
It's a monster, happy I bought my case now!

Skynet-T800 · 25 Nov 2011 at 20:47

well I fitted it all in and early days yet but idle temps are looking good.
on 30°c idle on 2 cores and 40°c on the other 2 cores?

is it ok to start stress testing or do I need it to settle in first?

Skynet-T800 · 25 Nov 2011 at 21:44

Running Prime 95

48°c max temp on the hottest cores which is core 0 & 2
only been running for one hour but well impressed with the NH-D14

Fan is only running at 1298rpms not sure how fast it should be?
Can't hear it anyhoo!!

Using Core Temp

Skynet-T800 · 25 Nov 2011 at 22:19

j.col said:
its a beast isn't it.
dropped my temps loads as well when i got it.
also you can use the u.l.n.a cables, the fans will then run at 800rpm iirc and be even quieter.

I'm happy with the sound tbh all fans from the 650d overpower it anyway.