[ShrimpBrime]

I'd hope for solder myself... better heat transfer.

Told ya I like my diamond paste. Just takes a little bit to settle in

[Witchdoctor]

from my testing TX2 seems to work best for ambient ......

But did not test the stuff you are talking about

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by ShrimpBrime

I'd hope for solder myself... better heat transfer.

Told ya I like my diamond paste. Just takes a little bit to settle in

diamond paste is a bitch to work with, and since it needs to really be super heated to apply it well (I stuck it in front of an electric heater for 15 minutes on time and it spread nicely) I would guess it is not very effective (CPUs just dont get that hot).

Not to mention that two applications and you can no longer read the IHS

[ShrimpBrime]

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

diamond paste is a bitch to work with, and since it needs to really be super heated to apply it well (I stuck it in front of an electric heater for 15 minutes on time and it spread nicely) I would guess it is not very effective (CPUs just dont get that hot).

Not to mention that two applications and you can no longer read the IHS

Super heated?

Well AS5 also needs a burn in too. Was a very popular thermal paste.

The Diamond paste needs to be used in the proper amount. Not too much not too little type of thing.

To each his own - I've had good luck with house hold items too!