What thermal paste?

[john_smith]

Hi

I'm planning on a 5900x with a Galahad 360 cooler. What's considered a good thermal paste to use for this setup? I've just looked on OC and there's loads and the price range is significant.

I'd probably want to buy more than just one application (unless it has a shelf life?) but I'm not likely to be building lots of systems so wont need loads.

Can the paste be used elsewhere in a system to improve stock applications?

Many Thanks

 

[john_smith]

Thank you. I’ll check it out.

 

[john_smith]

How many “pea sized blobs” does a 1g £6 tube contain?

 

[john_smith]

Toms Hardware graphs show this stuff as the best for thermal conductivity. I never tried it myself.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...nSsWi9cE0SbETKu7wHL88sEo3ItTrtQ42aCPivLbQ_k1w

Thank you. I've just bought some.

 

[john_smith]

Let us know how it goes The video makes it look easy enough to apply (away from the mobo). And the review figures from around the net are putting it way ahead of Artic and Thermal Grizz. When my 5900x ever arrives I should get some too i 'spose.

I wonder if it needs replacing after some time.

Will do. No sign of a 5900 and all of my kit is here so i've bought a 3600 that should hopefully arrive tomorrow. If I find time i'll build it over the weekend.

Cheers

 

[john_smith]

PC building is going through a strange period, of just assembling whatever parts you can get your hands on.

Yes, my 1st build was a 486 DX2 66, i've never known a time like this really where you can't just buy what you need.