[EOL] Arctic MX-5 is here!!Tests incoming! Completed. Now its MX-6 testing time!

[lexluthermiester]

I could practice on a few spare GPUs I've got lying around, I just don't want to brick them by accident.

You're not going to brick anything. The worst thing that would happen is that they'd run hotter and you'd need to redo the TIM application.

 

[maxfly]

Just tried something new based on another user's question. See the following.

When applying TIM gets a little too personal...

Ok this is one TIM application method I haven't seen tested before. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OF1nO_nN3fw Pros: Thinner and more consistent application. (not too thick) Cons: Finger cancer? Thoughts?

www.techpowerup.com

I used very little TIM and was able to spread it out very evenly.

That's how I used to do it lol. But then I got paranoid that was contaminating the tim so I would stretch a piece of sandwich baggie, stretch wrap or trash bag over my finger tip (whichever was closest at hand). Then squeeze a tiny dollop of tim onto the ihs and smooth it around. Ceramique became my go to because it spread so much better than arctic silver and I didn't have to wait for it to cure. I still kind of employ the same method but now I use a spatula... haven't quite mastered the spatula method yet.

 

[Ruru]

That's how I used to do it lol. But then I got paranoid that was contaminating the tim so I would stretch a piece of sandwich baggie, stretch wrap or trash bag over my finger tip (whichever was closest at hand). Then squeeze a tiny dollop of tim onto the ihs and smooth it around. Ceramique became my go to because it spread so much better than arctic silver and I didn't have to wait for it to cure. I still kind of employ the same method but now I use a spatula... haven't quite mastered the spatula method yet.

I've used practically always the dot method*, LM TIM is the only one I spread as it's supposed to.

* on few cases, I've used the line method.

 

[P4-630]

Nonsense! I do in-system applications all the time. All it takes is a stead hand and a credit-card-edge like tool to spread it out. Easy-breezy!

That probably weren't high end boards with big VRM cooling blocks.....

 

[maxfly]

That probably weren't high end boards with big VRM cooling blocks.....

If your right handed it's easy.

 

[AusWolf]

You're not going to brick anything. The worst thing that would happen is that they'd run hotter and you'd need to redo the TIM application.

What about cornering the die when I'm tightening the screws on the cooler?

 

[Ruru]

What about cornering the die when I'm tightening the screws on the cooler?

Don't tighten them with gorilla strength. Never killed a GPU when reattaching a cooler - just calmly get the screws to thread in opposite corners first.

I know it's an useless tip for you, but with a common sense, as a noob teen I had no problems installing then-popular Zalman VF700s for cards with a bare die.

 

[AusWolf]

Don't tighten them with gorilla strength. Never killed a GPU when reattaching a cooler - just calmly get the screws to thread in opposite corners first.

I know it's an useless tip for you, but with a common sense, as a noob teen I had no problems installing then-popular Zalman VF700s for cards with a bare die.

Those were the times! Zalman and the Arctic Accelero series FTW!

Thanks for the tip, though. I'm in the mood to dust off one or two of my spare cards and try it out right now, but the only paste I have at hand is a tube of TG Kryonaut which would be a waste.

 

[Ruru]

Those were the times! Zalman and the Arctic Accelero series FTW!

Thanks for the tip, though. I'm in the mood to dust off one or two of my spare cards and try it out right now, but the only paste I have at hand is a tube of TG Kryonaut which would be a waste.

My #1 recommendation is without a doubt a 8g syringe of MX-4 doesn't cost that much over 4g, and is enough for hella many installs.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Ceramique became my go to because it spread so much better than arctic silver and I didn't have to wait for it to cure.

That one is a good TIM.

What about cornering the die when I'm tightening the screws on the cooler?

Be gentle and...

Don't tighten them with gorilla strength. Never killed a GPU when reattaching a cooler - just calmly get the screws to thread in opposite corners first.

...this. Careful work and you'll be fine.

That probably weren't high end boards with big VRM cooling blocks.....

What? Putting TIM on an IHS is not difficult regardless of the motherboard or case.

 

[P4-630]

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[AusWolf]

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Let us know how good it is.

 

[ThrashZone]

CoolerMaster CRYOFUZE VIOLET CF12.6 Nano Thermal Paste(CPU Thermal paste / Thermal conductivity up to 12.6W/mk incoming.....

Personally I'm not buying it, just share because it's something new.

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Hi,
At least they know how to apply paste big X so it's a good start

 

[lexluthermiester]

CoolerMaster CRYOFUZE VIOLET CF12.6 Nano Thermal Paste(CPU Thermal paste / Thermal conductivity up to 12.6W/mk incoming.....

Personally I'm not buying it, just share because it's something new.

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CoolerMaster CRYOFUZE VIOLET CF12.6 Nano Thermal Paste(CPU Thermal paste / Thermal conductivity up to 12.6W/mk / Laptop Thermal paste/ 0.7ml) , MGY-NOSG-N07M-R1,Thermal Paste with Scraper, 2 Packs - Newegg.com

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Going to order some of this as soon as it hits Amazon.

 

[Shrek]

CoolerMaster CRYOFUZE VIOLET CF12.6 Nano Thermal Paste(CPU Thermal paste / Thermal conductivity up to 12.6W/mk incoming.....

Personally I'm not buying it, just share because it's something new.

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They seem to also have a 14 W/m.k version

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[lexluthermiester]

They seem to also have a 14 W/mk version

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Yeah, but it's not Violet...

EDIT: you can laugh, but I want some Violet TIM.

 

[Count von Schwalbe]

Yeah, but it's not Violet...

The tube is!

It seems that the Violet version is available on Newegg if you really want it.

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[P4-630]

Yeah, but it's not Violet...

EDIT: you can laugh, but I want some Violet TIM.

It's probably an answer to the pink Kryonaut bubblegum... (which I'm using btw)

 

[Shrek]

$30 for 4g seems like a lot

 

[lexluthermiester]

$30 for 4g seems like a lot

Agreed. It's a bit pricey.

 

[Shrek]

I'll stick with GD900 at $4 for 30g

 

[lexluthermiester]

I'll stick with GD900 at $4 for 30g

But dude, it's not Violet!! You gotta have some colour bro!!

 

[Count von Schwalbe]

And RGB chunks!

 

[P4-630]

But dude, it's not Violet!! You gotta have some colour bro!!

And RGB chunks!

Just mix it with this https://www.amazon.com/Festival-Glitter-Teenitor-Iridescent-Cosmetic/dp/B08SQGNVJB/ref=sr_1_6

 

[Count von Schwalbe]

Just mix it with this https://www.amazon.com/Festival-Glitter-Teenitor-Iridescent-Cosmetic/dp/B08SQGNVJB/ref=sr_1_6

I was referencing the Corsair joke - turns out someone made it real.