cirro Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) opinions as5 vs artic cooling mx-2 on my wc'd quad :edit: i only list these two because thats what is sitting in front of me. if there is something FAR far superior please tell. Edited June 21, 2008 by cirro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iKillSteal Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 MX-2 is show to be better but by a margin so narrow it's well within experimental error. Go with whatever is cheaper, doesn't really matter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireonice Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Tuniq tx-2 is suppose to be better than as5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowk Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 mx2 dosnt contain metals and can last for 8 years lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 The differences are so slight it doesn't matter. Just use whatever comes with your heatsink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchie Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 MX2 http://www.arctic-cooling.com/further_prod2.php?idx=140 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 I like the AS5 more, but both are about the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great_Gig Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 All been said, but I agree the differences are really not worth it. AS5 just has the popular vote, but not sure why? (I use it , but it's no better than the compound that came with my ZEROtherm HSF). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branjo Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 I like OCZ Freeze over AS5, no cure time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho_terror Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 considering you have both in front of you, MX2 is the obvious choice. most people seem to be concentrating on the incredibly minor temp difference and not taking into account the fact that MX2 is non conductive. i know it doesn't matter if you apply it correctly, but one drop in your socket and you're potentially looking at a dead CPU - i've seen it happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 I prefer the Zalman grease due to the fact it's got the brush in the bottle and makes for very thin applications.... I dont like AS5 because after a year it seems to be chunky/flaky when the heatsink is pulled off...and has in some cases turned brown from heat... as far as temp differences...if you do it the exact same for each TIM you use you wont see any noticable difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 There really isnt much of a difference from what iv seen at least, i would probably go with Arctic cooling mx2 for its non conductivity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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