Venomous X paste

Assuming you have an Intel rig, the AS5 will benefit -greatly- from the pressure-bracket that comes with the VenomousX. When properly applied the AS5 is exceptional at what it does but often suffers due to its thickness when using more flimsy/non-pressure mountings.


That being said, both pastes are top-tier so either will serve you well. However, it gets a bit more tricky will included pastes, more of a risk. Imo it's always better to apply your own.


- Ordokai
 
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Ordokai said:
Assuming you have an Intel rig, the AS5 will benefit -greatly- from the pressure-bracket that comes with the VenomousX. When properly applied the AS5 is exceptional at what it does but often suffers due to its thickness when using more flimsy/non-pressure mountings.


That being said, both pastes are top-tier so either will serve you well.


- Ordokai
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Yeah intel i7.
So for this cooler, the silver 5 would be better then the MX2 ?

The site says do a line. i've always done it this way. would you say this is better then the spread way ?
 
up2nogooduk said:
Yeah intel i7.
So for this cooler, the silver 5 would be better then the MX2 ?

The site says do a line. i've always done it this way. would you say this is better then the spread way ?
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Definitely, spreading has a nasty tendency of leaving air pockets all over the place. A line is fine but don't go overboard, as far as I'm aware the AS5 is in fact conductive, which means overspill can lead to unfortunate problems. (Its only too easy to make the line longer than it should be)


Please refer here and here for a clear demonstration of differing application techniques.


- Ordokai
 
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I have always just applied a small drop (the size of a grain of rice) to the middle of the heat spreader and allowed the weight of the cooler to spread the paste out... I've never had any problems. Im not sure if this technique is suitable for the new i3/5/7 type chips however. Im sure someone else can confirm this...
 
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While application techniques are a highly debated topic, I'm going to go out on a limb here as suggest the pea/grain method to better capitalize on the included pressure-mounting bracket, let it do the work. This will also negate the possibility of overspill and lessen the chance of air bubbles forming. Indeed, the least problem prone method it seems.


As I see it the main disadvantage of applying the paste in multiple points, also relevant to the line method (although to lesser degree) is that when under pressure all points spread in all directions which can lead to complications when multiple 'spreads' intersect. (if that makes sense) In a sense, the smaller the diameter of the initial application the more uniformly, albeit slightly more thickly paste will tend to spread given enough pressure. Sure most methods can turn out fine, often they do, but can also potentially lead to areas with less/more paste and still worse, voids.


Finally, note that both the AS5 and the MX-2 are thick pastes that beg the pea/grain to be just a -tiny- (stress tiny) bit bigger (read wider all around) than silica based ones to ensure good coverage surrounding the core. Make use of the pressure-bracket well, but don't go too overboard, I've seen accounts of people going too far with consequences.



- Ordokai
 
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The Chill factor 2 that comes bundled is actually very good. Very similar to the MX-3 in terms of performance when I checked for myself.
 
Helios1234 said:
The Chill factor 2 that comes bundled is actually very good. Very similar to the MX-3 in terms of performance when I checked for myself.
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Interesting, then of course it's a good idea to give the bundled paste a chance. You can always reapply your own after if the results don't appease.


- Ordokai
 
Ordokai said:
Interesting, then of course it's a good idea to give the bundled paste a chance. You can always reapply your own after if the results don't appease.


- Ordokai
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Yeah I myself gave it a try after I had run out of MX-3 and found that it was very good. I've got so many different tubes though so I might do a round-up at some point. Tuniq have their new TX-4 and Thermalright also has the Chill factor III now.
 
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Yeah I myself gave it a try after I had run out of MX-3 and found that it was very good. I've got so many different tubes though so I might do a round-up at some point. Tuniq have their new TX-4 and Thermalright also has the Chill factor III now.
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Yeah a round up will be great :) soon ;) lol

I'll try the stuff that comes with cooler first using the pea size way.:D
 
Helios1234 said:
Yeah I myself gave it a try after I had run out of MX-3 and found that it was very good. I've got so many different tubes though so I might do a round-up at some point. Tuniq have their new TX-4 and Thermalright also has the Chill factor III now.
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There's a certain charm to user-level comparisons, gives a fresh perspective in light of more conventional hardware review sites. For one, I would definitely be interested in your little test, perhaps a thread is indicated in the future ?


- Ordokai
 
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