Thermal paste applied on your GPU / CPU, survey!

peche · Jun 18, 2016

jboydgolfer said:
Ive sampled some "higher end" TIM'S , and my 2 favorites would likely be As, and phobya he grease.
Theyve always served me well, and both the latter and former keep my xeon sub 45c @100% load crunching for over 12 hours,and never climbs above that mark.

Regarding application, which i initially 4got , iis IMO/ime moot,as long as its done properly.
Single drop, x shape, spread, they all work equally well.

please dont lynch me

all opinions are always fully appreciated and respected here sir!
thanks!

LAN_deRf_HA · Jun 18, 2016

My GC extreme was running low so I just splurged for the big syringe of Grizzly Kryonaut. Should last me until something better comes out.

Thimblewad · Sep 29, 2016

GPU: XFX R9 270X Double Dissipation Edition (check specs for OC values)
TIM: Arctic Cooling MX-2
Time of use: Been using it on a lot of components for at least 5 years, started when I got my new CPU cooler with this paste pre-applied.
Application method: 2 rice grains over GPU core and smudge it all over.
Why that compound: Well, it's performance is quite remarkable (-10 °C after application on the GPU) and it's price is also not too bad. It also isn't electrically conductive.

peche · Sep 29, 2016

LAN_deRf_HA said:
My GC extreme was running low so I just splurged for the big syringe of Grizzly Kryonaut. Should last me until something better comes out.

did you re pasted your 3770k with the new syringe of Kryonaut?

Leonardo997 said:
GPU: XFX R9 270X Double Dissipation Edition (check specs for OC values)

TIM: Arctic Cooling MX-2

Time of use: Been using it on a lot of components for at least 5 years, started when I got my new CPU cooler with this paste pre-applied.

Application method: 2 rice grains over GPU core and smudge it all over.

Why that compound: Well, it's performance is quite remarkable (-10 °C after application on the GPU) and it's price is also not too bad. It also isn't electrically conductive.

as far as i know MX2 its easier to apply compared to mx4, results are always great with it!

Regards,

HammerON · Sep 29, 2016

I ordered the Grizzly Kryonaut to try out soon on a new Xeon build. I am curious to see how well it works.

P4-630 · Sep 29, 2016

HammerON said:
I ordered the Grizzly Kryonaut to try out soon on a new Xeon build. I am curious to see how well it works.

Great stuff!!

Arctucas · Sep 29, 2016

6700K; used Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut between IHS and die, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut between IHS and waterblock.

LAN_deRf_HA · Sep 29, 2016

peche said:
did you re pasted your 3770k with the new syringe of Kryonaut?

Yes, but I also delidded at the same time so I can't really report any difference from that alone as the temp drop was massive.

peche · Sep 29, 2016

HammerON said:
I ordered the Grizzly Kryonaut to try out soon on a new Xeon build. I am curious to see how well it works.

we will wait for some review!

Arctucas said:
6700K; used Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut between IHS and die, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut between IHS and waterblock.

delidded 6700K?

LAN_deRf_HA said:
Yes, but I also delidded at the same time so I can't really report any difference from that alone as the temp drop was massive.

well, nice to know there is another stripped ivy!
how did you feel when delidding? what did you used between CPU Die and I.H.S. ?

Regards,

FireFox · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
how did you feel when delidding?

Pooping in the pant?

Arctucas · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
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delidded 6700K?

<SNIP>

Regards,

Yes, piece of cake. About 15°C temp drop loaded with IBT at Max.

LAN_deRf_HA · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
well, nice to know there is another stripped ivy!
how did you feel when delidding? what did you used between CPU Die and I.H.S. ?

My work bench has a metal lip that I discovered was just the right height for bracing against the IHS. Held down the chip with one hand and hammered against a wood block with the other. Came off pretty easily which was a relief. Just have to slowly ramp up the force. I used coollaboratory liquid pro on the die.

hertz9753 · Sep 30, 2016

I use MX-4 with the rice method but I spread it with a glove from a box. I have vinyl now.

The Grizzly TIM is better but I choose to use what I have right now. After that is used up I will look again.

peche · Sep 30, 2016

Knoxx29 said:
Pooping in the pant?

Arctucas said:
Yes, piece of cake. About 15°C temp drop loaded with IBT at Max.

Great, its curious that you didn't listed your chip as delidded on your specs!

LAN_deRf_HA said:
My work bench has a metal lip that I discovered was just the right height for bracing against the IHS. Held down the chip with one hand and hammered against a wood block with the other. Came off pretty easily which was a relief. Just have to slowly ramp up the force. I used coollaboratory liquid pro on the die.

whoooo....... the hammer method! well i guess thats the most dangerous method out there,

hertz9753 said:
I use MX-4 with the rice method but I spread it with a glove from a box. I have vinyl now.

The Grizzly TIM is better but I choose to use what I have right now. After that is used up I will look again.

No delid for you ? im using Arctic Cooling mx4 too! so far its the best paste i have ever used, haven't tried Thermal Grizzly yet...

Regards,

Durvelle27 · Sep 30, 2016

IC Diamond on my GPU and CPU

peche · Sep 30, 2016

Durvelle27 said:
IC Diamond on my GPU and CPU

Application method?
for how long have you been using it?

Regards,

Durvelle27 · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
Application method?
for how long have you been using it?

Regards,

First warmed in some hot water to slightly thin to make easier applying

Then a pea size dot in the middle of the die

CPU I've been using it for a week so far
GPU only one day

peche · Sep 30, 2016

Durvelle27 said:
First warmed in some hot water to slightly thin to make easier applying

Then a pea size dot in the middle of the die

CPU I've been using it for a week so far
GPU only one day

great!
did you made a record for comparing older temps and new temps?

Regards,

Durvelle27 · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
great!
did you made a record for comparing older temps and new temps?

Regards,

I did not as this was a completely new build

The GPU though decreased 10*C under load

peche · Sep 30, 2016

Durvelle27 said:
I did not as this was a completely new build

The GPU though decreased 10*C under load

great! having temp dropwith every repaste its a grat sign of making things correctly!

Regards,

Durvelle27 · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
great! having temp dropwith every repaste its a grat sign of making things correctly!

Regards,

GPU is a XFX RX 480

Temps hit 84*C under any type of load @100% Fan Speed

with IC Diamond temps barely hit 70*C @1350/2100 under full load

XFX did a crappy job of applying tim to this GPU

peche · Sep 30, 2016

its pretty usual that video card makers do that ...

Keullo-e · Sep 30, 2016

Between CPU die and IHS: Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra
Between IHS and CPU cooler: Thermalright Chill Factor 3
Between GPU die and GPU cooler: Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra

peche · Sep 30, 2016

9700 Pro said:
Between CPU die and IHS: Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra
Between IHS and CPU cooler: Thermalright Chill Factor 3
Between GPU die and GPU cooler: Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra

Delidded G3258, great! those little b*tches are great for OC adventures !

Regards,

Keullo-e · Sep 30, 2016

peche said:
Delidded G3258, great! those little b*tches are great for OC adventures !

Regards,

Thanks, I just popped it with a razor, since getting a delid tool for a CPU which costs about the same as the tool felt kinda stupid... :laugh:

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