dling Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Just wanted to know, how often should the thermal paste be replaced? Should you mess with if the temps are good? I'm sure a lot of you have a rig like mine that you spent a lot of time cleaning up the wiring, and the thoughts of that are overwhelming I was curious if there was a set time frame. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeeD Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 As long as temps dont change for the worst I dont see a reason to replace it. Ive never heard of a set time frame for replacing something like AS5 but your probably going to replace it from buying a new HSF, CPU or whatever else before the paste starts to fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddamttocs Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 i replace mine every year (mainly due to upgrade) but as SMeeD said theres timeframe persay to replace the paste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeble Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 If I didn't change the heatsink or do something that required new thermal paste, I'd probably never change it. I know that AS5 supposedly seperates after so many years, but I don't think that most OCC members keep their PCs untouched for long enough to care. Actually, I don't think that most OCC members keep their PCs for long enough to care. Â I'd say once every year or two if you're paranoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkJenT Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 I've changed mine every six months, but just like everyone said before me, it's usually because of an upgrade or an entire system overhaul. Follow Smeed's advice. If your temps are quite good, then let it be. If not, change it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 I don't remember the last time I applied AS5, but I can tell you it was a long time ago (probably when I picked up that ridiculously cheap FX-55) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 As the guy said in a movie i watch not too long ago (soldiers) "My daddy was in maintenance and he said if it aint broke dont fix it " Â I find it's a good saying to follow and applies in many life situations even when time comes to change thermal paste lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 As the guy said in a movie i watch not too long ago (soldiers)"My daddy was in maintenance and he said if it aint broke dont fix it " Â I find it's a good saying to follow and applies in many life situations even when time comes to change thermal paste lol I have rigs that have been running since 2003 with arctic silver 5 on them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 I haven't changed my AS5 application since I got the 775 mounting kit for my SI-120, which was in early January. The only time I'd change it, would be if I was to get a new HSF, but I dunno if that's gonna happen soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sYstEmATiC Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 as5 will outlast your computers usefulness.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psydotek Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I've got Arctic Alumina on my "old" Athlon XP 2000+. 5+ years and it was fine. Just had to make sure to dust out the computer once every few months to keep temperatures under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 My rig never stays together long enough to even worry about it. I do have a P4 1.6a sitting behind me that had the AS% applied several years ago. I have not seen an increase in temperatures that was noticeable unless the dust bunnies took over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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