GELID Solutions GC-Extreme Thermal Compound

Pinchy · Jul 16, 2009, 03:00 PM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/G...ns/GC-Extreme/

mlee49 · Jul 17, 2009, 08:50 PM

Very nice review. I would have liked to see more comparative numbers on a hotter chip. Wanna send it my way and I'll give it a run on my i7?

Great to see new types of reviews on TPU!!!!

newtekie1 · Jul 17, 2009, 09:08 PM

Forgive me for asking, but how does the review sample already have the TPU Recommended logo on the package? Wouldn't that be something that would need to be put on after an actual review was done?

Sasqui · Jul 18, 2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Forgive me for asking, but how does the review sample already have the TPU Recommended logo on the package? Wouldn't that be something that would need to be put on after an actual review was done?

Can only assume the review was done, but not posted.

I'm surprised it only got 8.6 given the performance. I do like the methodology of doing 5 trials and taking the average... would like to see the numbers though and standard deviation.

Kitkat · Jul 18, 2009, 01:25 AM

hahaha good point tho but yeah i think it was b4

Pinchy · Jul 18, 2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Forgive me for asking, but how does the review sample already have the TPU Recommended logo on the package? Wouldn't that be something that would need to be put on after an actual review was done?

Yeah I got an engineering sample a while back, before the packaging was developed. I then got the complete package once it was mass produced

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I did however re-test the new sample I got, just for consistancy.

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Originally Posted by Sasqui

Can only assume the review was done, but not posted.

I'm surprised it only got 8.6 given the performance. I do like the methodology of doing 5 trials and taking the average... would like to see the numbers though and standard deviation.

In most cases the results were ~1 degree out. I did get a few outliers (3+ degrees out). When that occured, I simply tested an additional time to determine whether it was just bad application or inconsistancy. I'm assuming for the most part it was bad application

(It only occured like twice).

Also had two stock coolers (obviously identical), both brand new with untouched grease. Only tested once per compound on the second, though.

The score was debated. I guess the only real downfall to the grease is the price...the competition is only $6.99 and in a "real world" example, for an enthusiast who will buy this stuff, there wouldn't be a three degree difference, it would be much less, esp on something like an HDT cooler. At the end of the day this stuff is for people who want extreme performance and are willing to pay for it.

Mussels · Jul 18, 2009, 05:35 AM

so, did they do the usual reviewer thing and make you return the paste after the review?

OnBoard · Jul 18, 2009, 06:46 AM

I think the TPU thumps up logo in the package is cooler than the product it self

I'm really liking all this Thermal paste boom. Great competition and lots of products performing well, means that you'll find at least some of the top performing paste near you.

MRCL · Jul 18, 2009, 11:23 AM

Holy crap so much better than the Zalman paste. I should try this out.

Easo · Jul 18, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCL

Holy crap so much better than the Zalman paste. I should try this out.

Yeah, i have that STG-1, this outperforms it by huge ammount. Of course, STG-1 is quite old and Zalman has newer ones.

TheLostSwede · Jul 18, 2009, 06:35 PM

An ambient temperature of 26 degrees C is hardly extreme, where I live it can get well above 30 degrees indoors.
It all depends on where you live and many people will find that they need better thermal paste just because they live in a hotter climate.

SonDa5 · Jul 18, 2009, 09:58 PM

I'm impressed with the results and the TPU endorsement.

Where can I buy this at?

I want to try some on my Q9550 and my GPUs as well.

WarEagleAU · Jul 18, 2009, 11:45 PM

Very impressive. Wish you had some Diamond to compare it to though. Can't believe my MX-2 was dethroned.

Sasqui · Jul 19, 2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinchy

In most cases the results were ~1 degree out. I did get a few outliers (3+ degrees out). When that occured, I simply tested an additional time to determine whether it was just bad application or inconsistancy. I'm assuming for the most part it was bad application (It only occured like twice).

"In probability theory and statistics, standard deviation is a measure of the variability or dispersion of a population, a data set, or a probability distribution. A low standard deviation indicates that the data points tend to be very close to the same value (the mean), while high standard deviation indicates that the data are spread out over a large range of values."

Sooo... Standard deviation is a measures in differences of data. Like playing darts. You hit the bullseye every time, the deviation is near 1. You hit the second ring, 2 of 5 times, it's higher.

The math is ugly, but relatively simple http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation

denice25 · Jul 19, 2009, 12:53 AM

thanks for the link.. very nice review...

Pinchy · Jul 19, 2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

"In probability theory and statistics, standard deviation is a measure of the variability or dispersion of a population, a data set, or a probability distribution. A low standard deviation indicates that the data points tend to be very close to the same value (the mean), while high standard deviation indicates that the data are spread out over a large range of values."

Sooo... Standard deviation is a measures in differences of data. Like playing darts. You hit the bullseye every time, the deviation is near 1. You hit the second ring, 2 of 5 times, it's higher.

The math is ugly, but relatively simple http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation

Yeah I done all that a looooooooooooong time ago

. It's relatively simple if you have a calculator on hand*

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLostSwede

An ambient temperature of 26 degrees C is hardly extreme, where I live it can get well above 30 degrees indoors.
It all depends on where you live and many people will find that they need better thermal paste just because they live in a hotter climate.

Yeah it can get well above that here too. We've had 47 degree days in our summer.

I classified it as extreme because:

1. While 26 degrees isnt THAT hot, it is hot for anyone with an air conditioner
2. I don't think many people who overclock and leave their computer in a constant load environment would leave the stock cooler on, especially when it's the small, aluminum, low profile stock cooler. It definately will happen, but there aren't that many people game enough to leave their chip running at a constant 90 degrees Celcius lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonDa5

Where can I buy this at?

Newegg *did* stock the GC-1 thermal compound, so I can only assume it will stock this.

mudkip · Jul 19, 2009, 04:01 AM

Sorry but it performs better than MX-2?

That's just bullshit imo

Mussels · Jul 19, 2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudkip

Sorry but it performs better than MX-2?

That's just bullshit imo

why? how?

dear god, your favourite paste got beaten so it has to be fake?

Paulieg · Jul 19, 2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mudkip

Sorry but it performs better than MX-2?

That's just bullshit imo

I currently own 7 of the best TIM's out. MX-2 is very good, and easy to work with, but it's 1-2c behind a couple others. Honestly, all of the better TIM's are w/in a degree or two of each other.

t77snapshot · Jul 19, 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulieg

I currently own 7 of the best TIM's out. MX-2 is very good, and easy to work with, but it's 1-2c behind a couple others. Honestly, all of the better TIM's are w/in a degree or two of each other.

What "others" are you talking about? is the Gelid extreme one of them

I always hear MX-2 is the best, but I'm curious to know what is 1-2 degrees better?

Pinchy · Jul 19, 2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudkip

Sorry but it performs better than MX-2?

That's just bullshit imo

Why

?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

so, did they do the usual reviewer thing and make you return the paste after the review?

I think shipping would cost more than a tube of thermal paste with 1/2 left in it

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRCL

Holy crap so much better than the Zalman paste. I should try this out.

Yah as mentioned, it is older Zalman paste. Only thing I could get my hands on though

jagd · Jul 20, 2009, 12:02 AM

I dont know which ones Paulieg has but i remember some tests shin-etsu performed better than mx-2 under load

Quote:

Originally Posted by t77snapshot

What "others" are you talking about? is the Gelid extreme one of them

I always hear MX-2 is the best, but I'm curious to know what is 1-2 degrees better?

ArkanHell · Jul 22, 2009, 12:44 PM

Anyways, perfect performance, clear staytment "you should not have to look any further than GELID Solutions GC-Extreme when shopping for some new thermal compound"... but way 8.6?! Id seen that score only in some terrible reviews, where evrything is "but..."

EnglishLion · Jul 23, 2009, 10:29 AM

Good review, it would have been nice to have had more detail in the first part of the installation section, i.e. how do I go about actually getting that small soft cap off the tube and what pressure should be applied to the plunger to expel the TIM in a controlled manner etc.

But seriously, good review and nice to have a comparison. Just a pity that the one I use isn't included - Akasa AK450. Also I just bought (yesterday) some Thermalright Chill Factor 2, how does it compare?

Pinchy · Jul 23, 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkanHell

Anyways, perfect performance, clear staytment "you should not have to look any further than GELID Solutions GC-Extreme when shopping for some new thermal compound"... but way 8.6?! Id seen that score only in some terrible reviews, where evrything is "but..."

Yeah as I said, it came down to the pricing. I mean realistically, its like 40% more than a thermal compound that does a few degrees worse.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnglishLion

Good review, it would have been nice to have had more detail in the first part of the installation section, i.e. how do I go about actually getting that small soft cap off the tube and what pressure should be applied to the plunger to expel the TIM in a controlled manner etc.

Yeah I wanted to beef the review up a bit. I do however feel some things would have kinda been overboard. Not saying its a bad idea or anything, infact I didn't even think of it lol, but for example, pulling a little bit of plastic off the top of the tube is kinda obvious for most. It's like unscrewing a bottle cap.

But I definately get where you are coming from

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EnglishLion

But seriously, good review and nice to have a comparison. Just a pity that the one I use isn't included - Akasa AK450. Also I just bought (yesterday) some Thermalright Chill Factor 2, how does it compare?

Yeah I wish I could actually have gotten these kinds of thermal paste. They just aren't avaliable around here.

Just an FYI - it took me two weeks and a special order to get my hands on the MX-2 you're seeing in the review

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Cooling:	ApogeeXT/EK pump/ 2 rads
Memory:	Kingston HyperX 2166 4Gb
Video Card:	Asus GTX 570 DCII 1.2Gb
Hard Disk:	Sam 840 250Gb, WD 640Gb
Optical Drive:	LG 22X DVD-CD Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	32" Samsung SyncMaster
Case:	NZXT Tempest Case
Sound Card:	Creative SupremeFX
PSU:	Corsair TX 750W
Software:	Win.7 Home Prem. x64
Benchmarks:	Good enough ;)

Processor:	C2duo e6750@ 2800mhz
Motherboard:	GA-P43T-ES3G
Cooling:	Xigmatek S1283
Memory:	2x2Gb Kingstone HyperX DDR3 1600 (KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX )
Video Card:	HIS HD 6870
Hard Disk:	samsung HD103SJ
Optical Drive:	Asus 18x SATA DVD-RW
Case:	Xigmatek Utgard
Sound Card:	X-FI Titanium Pci-e
PSU:	Xigmatek NRP-PC702 700W
Software:	win7 ultimate -64bit

Jul 22, 2009, 12:44 PM	#23
ArkanHell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paraguay Posts: 96 (0.04/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Anyways, perfect performance, clear staytment "you should not have to look any further than GELID Solutions GC-Extreme when shopping for some new thermal compound"... but way 8.6?! Id seen that score only in some terrible reviews, where evrything is "but..."

Jul 23, 2009, 10:29 AM	#24
EnglishLion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 435 (0.15/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts System Specs	Good review, it would have been nice to have had more detail in the first part of the installation section, i.e. how do I go about actually getting that small soft cap off the tube and what pressure should be applied to the plunger to expel the TIM in a controlled manner etc. But seriously, good review and nice to have a comparison. Just a pity that the one I use isn't included - Akasa AK450. Also I just bought (yesterday) some Thermalright Chill Factor 2, how does it compare? __________________ My site - Mods n Clocks - Latest update 19th August 2010 - See the new design layout. Latest: Review: Canyon iPhone holder – bike Also: Review: ASUS M4A785D-M Pro uATX motherboard Most Popular: Review: Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H Motherboard

Processor:	Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160
Motherboard:	ASUS P5E3 Deluxe
Cooling:	Akasa EVO 120
Memory:	2 x 1Gb OCZ Gold DDR3 1066Mhz 6,6,6,18
Video Card:	GeCube ATi X1950Pro 512Mb PCIe (Accelro X2)
Hard Disk:	Samsung 320Gb SATA2
Optical Drive:	DVD-RW - Sony
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung SM206BW 20" Widescreen TFT 1680x1050
Case:	Coolermaster Centurion 532
Sound Card:	On board AC'97
PSU:	Hiper Type-R 580W
Software:	Windows Vista Home Premium
Benchmarks:	See my OC Blog @ http://www.rowan-house.net/

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