AS-3 vs AS-5?

[DoggyDaddi]

I've got my AIW 9600 Pro running with Powerstrip at a clean and happy (and rock stable I might add) 425 engine & 350 (700) Memory, and am curious about getting a last little bit out of the cooling from my Zalman ZM80C-HP... Im using AS-3, and am wondering, is there any actual difference between it and AS-5?

 

[LoStMaTt]

I use AS-5 and the only thing I noticed is I dont have to re-apply it as often to keep the cooling effect. Not as much maintenance.

 

[DoggyDaddi]

re-apply? heh.. ok, ya got me there. I never considered re-applying the AS-3, as it doesn't go anywhere, isnt exactly exposed to air and contaminents, and the heat from the system keeps it from getting hard... why would you need to re-apply if you did a good job, cleaned & prepped the contact surfaces well, and both surfaces were well lapped or even?

Originally posted by LoStMaTt
I use AS-5 and the only thing I noticed is I dont have to re-apply it as often to keep the cooling effect. Not as much maintenance.

 

[oqvist]

Originally posted by DoggyDaddi
re-apply? heh.. ok, ya got me there. I never considered re-applying the AS-3, as it doesn't go anywhere, isnt exactly exposed to air and contaminents, and the heat from the system keeps it from getting hard... why would you need to re-apply if you did a good job, cleaned & prepped the contact surfaces well, and both surfaces were well lapped or even?

Yes it´s only waterbased thermal paste you need to reapply...

 

[chuckm1020]

how often should u reaply as3?

 

[MontyAC]

If your temps are stable, you don't need to reapply.

 

[Hades16x]

AS claims that it is a forever material.... once its on.... it should stay perfect.

AS5 isnt a huge jump in performance that AS3... and its A LOT thicker

Some people to routienly cleaning that include reapplying everything... shouldnt be a problem

 

[LoStMaTt]

well screw me i suck