Which paste to use with Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme?

crfrank · 30 May 2007 at 17:23

Hi folks,

Just bought a Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme from OcUK, along with some Arctic Silver 5. However, I noticed that Thermalright bundled some paste with the cooler and according to some reviews I've seen it seems to be OK stuff and easy to apply. So which should I use? The bundled grease or the AS5?

Cob · 30 May 2007 at 18:05

Since you have a tube of AS5, you may as well use it.

p4radox · 30 May 2007 at 18:06

There won't be much difference between the 2, but the AS5 will probably be better.

crfrank · 30 May 2007 at 18:18

OK, AS5 it is then. Just out of interest, how up-to-date are their instructions for applying the stuff? The info from their website talks about dual-core P4's - I assume for a C2D I follow the same guide? Or would you advise I apply it some other way? Some folks seem to think applying a little to both the CPU and the bottom of the cooler copper block and spreading it out with a razor blade or edge of a credit card is a good way to do it....

Cob · 30 May 2007 at 18:20

This is for a Core 2 Duo.

crfrank · 30 May 2007 at 19:42

Yeah, this is what I found earlier - P4's but guess it's the same for C2D.

tipes · 31 May 2007 at 00:26

crfrank said:
Hi folks,

Just bought a Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme from OcUK, along with some Arctic Silver 5. However, I noticed that Thermalright bundled some paste with the cooler and according to some reviews I've seen it seems to be OK stuff and easy to apply. So which should I use? The bundled grease or the AS5?

Another vote for AS5. Think you'll get great results from this cooler - I am certainly impressed, not cheap tho - but worth it.

Mark