polabear Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hello all, I'm curious as to which thermal solution is best for heat transfer on the CPU. Artic Silver 5 or Ceramique? Suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I used Ceramique for a LONG time, but about a year ago I ordered a tube of AS5 and I've been using it ever since. The difference is very minor, but AS5 is slightly better (IMO). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulten Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I use AS5... it's great. I've never tried ceramic. I'd only use Ceramic on like chipset heatsink that I don't plan on taking off very often, since (IIRC) it sets more solid that AS5. AS5 doesn't bind... so it's nice in that manner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Whatever is cheapest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarone Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 If you search the net for "thermal compound roundup", there are any number of articles comparing different thermal compounds. The two you're thinking of are pretty much always tested along with a number of others. For example: http://hardwarelogic.com/news/137/ARTICLE/...2008-03-03.html http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/d...p_10.html#sect1 Make sure to look at a bunch of different reviews, because they often find different results. I'd recommend against AS5 because it has a long cure time while other compounds (like Ceramique or the stuff I use, AC MX-2) perform equal or even better while having no cure time at all. If you're choosing only between AS5 and Ceramique, I would probably go with the Ceramique. However there are other compounds that will outperform them both if you're looking to totally minimize your temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 If you search the net for "thermal compound roundup", there are any number of articles comparing different thermal compounds. The two you're thinking of are pretty much always tested along with a number of others. For example: http://hardwarelogic.com/news/137/ARTICLE/...2008-03-03.html http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/d...p_10.html#sect1 Make sure to look at a bunch of different reviews, because they often find different results. I'd recommend against AS5 because it has a long cure time while other compounds (like Ceramique or the stuff I use, AC MX-2) perform equal or even better while having no cure time at all. If you're choosing only between AS5 and Ceramique, I would probably go with the Ceramique. However there are other compounds that will outperform them both if you're looking to totally minimize your temps. I'm gonna pick up a tube of OCZ freeze or that Carat stuff. Nice reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I use ceramique, simply because if you make a mess it won't kill your board like as with the possibility of the AS5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustie Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 cheers just got some OCZ freeze with free delivery of fleabay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Hello all,I'm curious as to which thermal solution is best for heat transfer on the CPU. Artic Silver 5 or Ceramique? Suggestions? Of those two I'd prefer Ceramique for the fact that its non-conductive oppose to AS5. Both are good nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I have always used AS5, of course I only put it where it is supposed to go so I dont worry about the conductivity part. I got a tune of MX2 this past newegg order and put it on my i7, I have not tested it against AS5 on the same rig yet though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Of those two I'd prefer Ceramique for the fact that its non-conductive oppose to AS5. Both are good nonetheless. The "fact" that AS5 is conductive is actually false. It is not conductive, it is "very slightly capacitive", where Ceramique is neither. Regardless, unless you're smearing it all over the traces on your motherboard this really shouldn't be a problem. I actually used to think that too, but someone else clued me in and that's why I finally gave AS5 a shot. Artic Silver: AS5 Product Info Not Electrically Conductive:Arctic Silver 5 was formulated to conduct heat, not electricity. (While much safer than electrically conductive silver and copper greases, Arctic Silver 5 should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. While it is not electrically conductive, the compound is very slightly capacitive and could potentially cause problems if it bridges two close-proximity electrical paths.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho_terror Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Regardless, unless you're smearing it all over the traces on your motherboard this really shouldn't be a problem. if it gets into your CPU socket, you have a serious problem. a friend of mine actually managed to do this once and almost killed a Q6600. luckily i was there to save his AS5 B:) Edited January 14, 2009 by psycho_terror Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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