Thermal paste applied on your GPU / CPU, survey!

[biffzinker]

Tried Coollaboratory Liquid Pro but there is something wrong with my sample or something, because it always turns into dry metallic crust which is extremely hard to clean

Gallium at room temperature is brittle solid but only liquid at temperatures greater than 29.76 °C (85.57 °F.)

 

[HUSKIE]

I used Colgate mint flavour in my AMD FX 9590 power Hungry CPU with custom warercooling loop and temps are fine.
Two reservoir,d5 pump,120,360 rad ek. WATERBLOCK for cpu and gtx 970.

 

[Empty_Node]

Gallium at room temperature is brittle solid but only liquid at temperatures greater than 29.76 °C (85.57 °F.)

Ok, but CLP stays liquid in its syringe at room temps and i saw threads and videos about it stays liquid after about a year under CPU lid without losing its efficiency.. And it is not pure gallium so i am confused. As i said probably it was bad sample or metallic reaction or fake or whatever

 

[biffzinker]

I used CLP as well and found with friction it started wetting the bare die for my 4790K otherwise it's as you described in your #475 post out of the syringe from what I experienced.

 

[RejZoR]

I usually go with the best there is. Back in the day it was AC MX-4, still have a bit of it after several years of use. Lately, I've gone with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut. Because it's the best money can buy. And it's well worth it. I've applied it on CPU and GPU and I could probably do several more given how little you need it applied. And I have the 1g syringe (bought 2 since I didn't know how much 1g is for liquid metal, turns out, plenty).

Excellent results, very dramatic actually compared to MX4.

 

[delshay]

I use Phobya Liquid Metal on both CPU & GPU, but slowly moving towards Graphite Pads as a permanent solution.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I should PK-3 my 1070. Not that I need to. Temps are really good

 

[peche]

Whatever the Hyper 212 ships with, i didn't get a look at the tube.

i do trust coolermaster ice fusion for little jobs, laptops and mostly office or non gaming machines, works perfect and also i like the 20G flask! lasts almost forever!

I use mx-4 for everything, it's just an all round great paste that's not too pricey. Works good above or below zero degrees which is the best part.
I always buy it in the 20g syringe since I go through so much of it.

20G syringe is ass-kicker deal! quality and quantity in one presentation !

Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra always when possible. Damn that it messes up the base of coolers.

beware, it eats aluminium coolers,

I've been using a lot of Thermal Grizzly products lately. The Aeronaut has a good spatula style spreader for paste, and a tiny artist's paintbrush works for spreading the silver.
As Chloe mentioned, Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra is also a good liquid metal solution.

its a shame that their products arent worldwide available at the right price, i have to order via e shopping, so price is pretty infamous for this side of the globe,

I use MX2 and MX4 almost always, but recently i have tested EK-TIM Ectotherm which was included in EK-KIT package and it runs pretty much the same as MX4 but is less thick and much easier to apply.

Tried Coollaboratory Liquid Pro but there is something wrong with my sample or something, because it always turns into dry metallic crust which is extremely hard to clean and loses its efficiency dramatically over 2-4 months (tested with Corsair H100i and EK-Supremacy EVO on my 4790K)

can you post a pic of the collab product, could be counterfeit, i use it for delid and also have tested on 2 laptops, cooper cooler, its hard to believe it looses performance... never happened to me,

I used Colgate mint flavour in my AMD FX 9590 power Hungry CPU with custom warercooling loop and temps are fine.

pics of the application could be priceless, lol...

 

[DR4G00N]

20G syringe is ass-kicker deal! quality and quantity in one presentation !

I've actually started using MX 2 instead since it solidifies at a lower temperature than MX 4 which makes it better for sub-zero. Also the fact that's cheaper and even comes in 60g tubes is even better.

 

[peche]

I've actually started using MX 2 instead since it solidifies at a lower temperature than MX 4 which makes it better for sub-zero. Also the fact that's cheaper and even comes in 60g tubes is even better.

i dont see a huge syringe like that interesting, 20G is the sweet-spot, actually mi biggest size is 20G, no more than that! but thats my personal opinion, in my work we use the biggest and better bang for the buck( here we have had those ones, and dont last that much when you have to replace servers and workstation paste and clean )

 

[storm-chaser]

For the past 6 months I have been using HY710 from a little tub I purchased from amazon.com. A link to this product can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/Halnziye-The...qid=1530119558&sr=8-18&keywords=thermal+paste

The paste is cheap and works okay. I noticed no difference in temps when comparing it to Arctic Silver 5. I think it is a mediocre paste but for most of my old systems it's not a problem and does just fine even on my overclocked rigs.

 

[peche]

The paste is cheap and works okay. I noticed no difference in temps when comparing it to Arctic Silver 5. I think it is a mediocre paste but for most of my old systems it's not a problem and does just fine even on my overclocked rigs.

lol, its mediocre paste, but not problems even, on your OC'ed rigs?
sound contradictory, but interesting to hear, why you think is mediocre? cuz the price?

 

[Ruru]

beware, it eats aluminium coolers,

Yeah, I know. But does a true PC enthusiast use aluminium coolers?

But weird, just for science, I tried it with an old Radeon X550 with a little aluminium fansink, and it was like nothing had happened, even after a few months.

 

[peche]

Yeah, I know. But does a true PC enthusiast use aluminium coolers?

But weird, just for science, I tried it with an old Radeon X550 with a little aluminium fansink, and it was like nothing had happened, even after a few months.

well said, i did tested too, it screwed a intel stock cooler, but tried an old salman aluminium cooler that never shown any wear

 

[Caring1]

well said, i did tested too, it screwed a intel stock cooler, but tried an old salman aluminium cooler that never shown any wear

Makes me wonder what type of cheap composite alloy Intel uses then.

 

[peche]

Makes me wonder what type of cheap composite alloy Intel uses then.

is pretty common to see intel's cooler wasted on several tests, isn't it?

 

[John Naylor]

1. For me it's about using the best option available within reason, recognizing that the best CPU TIM is not the best GPU TIM. And by within reason, I include Cost, Time and Money.

Which one ... I see many folks invest $90 in a cooler only to waste any advantage it provided by losing that advantage with a poor TIM choice. Given the risk, with other peoples money, I tend to avoid the liquid metal options. That and the fact that I haven't hit a "thermal wall" on a build since 2013. The voltage wall gets in the way before the thermal wall becomes an issue. So, in short, can not justify the risk, as minute as it may be, since heat isn't getting in the way of the OC. Performance wise, Grizzly Ktyonaut would be my choice but until recently, it's been $20+ and carried be few vendors always requiring another visit by the UPS man. So for the last dozen years or so, it's been Shin Etsu G751 which has the same thermal properties of AS5 but w/o AS5's capacitance and curing issues. With Kryonaut now available on newegg, if in stock will likely use more often.

https://archive.benchmarkreviews.co...k=view&id=150&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=12

For GPU, I prefer a more workable TIM, or better said, one which maintains its viscosity once out of the tube. Here I use Gelid Extreme

2. I been using both Id say over a dozen years

3. As for application methods, it varies by surface. Unlike most, I tend to use different methods for different coolers / surfaces and follow follow manufacturer's written instructions

CPUs - https://benchmarkreviews.com/206/best-thermal-paste-application-methods/
GPUs - Step 3 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109868522.pdf
VRMS / Mem Step 4 - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109868522.pdf

4. As to why, for the CPU, Shin Etsu is $4 and is equal or better than just about any non liquid metal product on the market. It's easy to apply and provides consistent results. However, it tends to lose it's workability after long exposure to air so is not suitable for GFX cards where you are applying TIM to 20+ surfaces some of which are on the opposite side of the card and also the backplate. The ittle oar shaped tool is great for applyoing TIM to individual VRMs w/o making a mess. Wouldn't dare applying LM here.

 

[AlwaysHope]

On my FX-8350 OC that was installed approx 2yrs ago now,"thermal grizzly" brand is what I used. That in combo with high end air cooling & well designed case with quality 140mm fans is good enough imo.
Use thermal grizzly on all my cpus now including the ones in my sig.
Never touch gpus, there out of the box performance is good enough for my usage scenario.

 

[MrGenius]

...for GFX cards where you are applying TIM to 20+ surfaces some of which are on the opposite side of the card and also the backplate. The ittle oar shaped tool is great for applyoing TIM to individual VRMs w/o making a mess.

Blasphemy! 2 surfaces at most. GPU die and HBM die(s). Anything else is an act of pure desecration. That's what thermal pads are for.

You're fired.

 

[peche]

1. For me it's about using the best option available within reason, recognizing that the best CPU TIM is not the best GPU TIM. And by within reason, I include Cost, Time and Money.

Which one ... I see many folks invest $90 in a cooler only to waste any advantage it provided by losing that advantage with a poor TIM choice. Given the risk, with other peoples money, I tend to avoid the liquid metal options. That and the fact that I haven't hit a "thermal wall" on a build since 2013. The voltage wall gets in the way before the thermal wall becomes an issue. So, in short, can not justify the risk, as minute as it may be, since heat isn't getting in the way of the OC. Performance wise, Grizzly Ktyonaut would be my choice but until recently, it's been $20+ and carried be few vendors always requiring another visit by the UPS man. So for the last dozen years or so, it's been Shin Etsu G751 which has the same thermal properties of AS5 but w/o AS5's capacitance and curing issues. With Kryonaut now available on newegg, if in stock will likely use more often.

https://archive.benchmarkreviews.co...k=view&id=150&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=12

For GPU, I prefer a more workable TIM, or better said, one which maintains its viscosity once out of the tube. Here I use Gelid Extreme

2. I been using both Id say over a dozen years

3. As for application methods, it varies by surface. Unlike most, I tend to use different methods for different coolers / surfaces and follow follow manufacturer's written instructions

CPUs - https://benchmarkreviews.com/206/best-thermal-paste-application-methods/
GPUs - Step 3 https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109868522.pdf
VRMS / Mem Step 4 - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109868522.pdf

4. As to why, for the CPU, Shin Etsu is $4 and is equal or better than just about any non liquid metal product on the market. It's easy to apply and provides consistent results. However, it tends to lose it's workability after long exposure to air so is not suitable for GFX cards where you are applying TIM to 20+ surfaces some of which are on the opposite side of the card and also the backplate. The ittle oar shaped tool is great for applyoing TIM to individual VRMs w/o making a mess. Wouldn't dare applying LM here.

nice imput sir, truly appreciated!

 

[Vario]

Still running AS5, I put that %&^$ on everything.

Rice grain sized amount in center, spread it nice and smooth with finger in a plastic baggy, stick on the heatsink, tighten it down, done.

 

[peche]

Still running AS5, I put that %&^$ on everything.

Rice grain sized amount in center, spread it nice and smooth with finger in a plastic baggy, stick on the heatsink, tighten it down, done.

keep the sh*t simple is what you mean, didnt you ? lolz

 

[storm-chaser]

lol, its mediocre paste, but not problems even, on your OC'ed rigs?
sound contradictory, but interesting to hear, why you think is mediocre? cuz the price?

Yeah, put it this way: it's definitely not a high end paste at that price point. So I was a bit apprehensive to try it on my six core 4.0Ghz air cooled Thuban. Seeing as how I've had it overclocked for close to seven years I had a pretty good handle on temps and for the most part I used a ceramic paste or Arctic Silver 5. Results with HY710? Same temps under load and same temps at idle (within the margin of error). I just got sick of buying the tiny little tubes that are good for 5 or 6 CPUs and then you are out. This little tub contained 10 grams or so and has lasted me close to a year. All total I've done over 20 CPUs and 5 GPUs and I still have enough paste for at least another 10 or more. I don't like the applicator wand. It's definitely more messy than using those small syringes, but I will definitely buy it again, in syringe form this time.

 

[peche]

Yeah, put it this way: it's definitely not a high end paste at that price point. So I was a bit apprehensive to try it on my six core 4.0Ghz air cooled Thuban. Seeing as how I've had it overclocked for close to seven years I had a pretty good handle on temps and for the most part I used a ceramic paste or Arctic Silver 5. Results with HY710? Same temps under load and same temps at idle (within the margin of error). I just got sick of buying the tiny little tubes that are good for 5 or 6 CPUs and then you are out. This little tub contained 10 grams or so and has lasted me close to a year. All total I've done over 20 CPUs and 5 GPUs and I still have enough paste for at least another 10 or more. I don't like the applicator wand. It's definitely more messy than using those small syringes, but I will definitely buy it again, in syringe form this time.

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thats great, i like to talk about products, experiences and tests and get moar involved into this!

comparison like that with a not-known product compared to well-known brands is a eye opener for some people, truly thanks for the input, im totally adding this paste to the trusted sources, we dont know if this babe can help in future tasks!

 

[DarthBaggins]

within the past year I've had trouble finding my trusty ShinEtsu locally in Atlanta. So I switched to ThermalGrizzly Kryo and will never sway from it now, sure it's pricey but from what I've noticed it's been a big improvement in my temps on my GPU and CPU.
I do agree the small syringe tubes are in the end a waste of money if you plan on multiple applications too. i tend to look for at least a larger syringe if I can.