Stonerboy779 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 What is the 'best' paste possible for potentially good overclocking? Something that would give me headroom for medium to heavy overclocking in the future. Without burning it in or costing an arm and a leg. the cm grease that came with your 212 evo because honestly there is no paste out there that is going to drastically change your overclocking headroom. turning the air con on will do far more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 What is the 'best' paste possible for potentially good overclocking? Something that would give me headroom for medium to heavy overclocking in the future. Without burning it in or costing an arm and a leg. They're all so close it really doesn't matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3si Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) the cm grease that came with your 212 evo because honestly there is no paste out there that is going to drastically change your overclocking headroom. turning the air con on will do far more. They're all so close it really doesn't matter. I'll probably try the Prolimatech PRO-PK1. It's still better than the CM grease I suspect and every lil' bit helps I guess. Edited March 27, 2012 by Stealth3si Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 they all will be mostly within 1c of temps no matter what you get.... the main thing is application.... how you apply it makes all the difference in the world. I like the thinner materials so I can spread in on transparently thin and check the Contact patch... once I like it I run with it.... except for the white goop... its thin enough I know just how to put it on and get it to smoosh out very thin.... just using that approach only netted me a 20c idle temp drop versus the stock cooling thick film pad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 What is the 'best' paste possible for potentially good overclocking? Something that would give me headroom for medium to heavy overclocking in the future. Without burning it in or costing an arm and a leg. IMO, it would be Noctua NT-H1 or MX-4. I prefer the first one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeGunny Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I always use Arctic Silver 5. But the difference isn't going to be night and day whatever you use. Just make sure to apply it right (use thin lines along the contact heatpipes), and it'll do about the same as anything else. Btw you can usually find AC5 cheap as heck on amazon. I got a 3.5g tube for $2, whereas they were $15 on newegg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwinC Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Throw them all in the air. Whatever lands closer to you. Use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Throw them all in the air. Whatever lands closer to you. Use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) If you're hot, rub each compound on different parts of your body, then the one that keeps you the coolest. Use Edited March 27, 2012 by IVIYTH0S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il_napoletano Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 If you're hot, rub each compound on different parts of your body, then the one that keeps you the coolest. Use +1 for the top 3...the final test stick some paste on your index finger..then squeeze it together with your thumb...which ever one is hardest to get off and feels like it's been soaked up in every pore...use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3si Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Ok I hear what you'll have to say: application is more important than the paste itself and all of them are about the same in terms of yielding performance results. But why would I use Prolimatech over AS5 or CM grease? If there is a good reason I might pick it. Edited March 28, 2012 by Stealth3si Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Some are esier to apply or have less cure time. Like everyone else has said, it's the application that matters the most. A nice thin even coat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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