How well does Artic Silver Ceramique work?

[capnstabn]

Right now I use artic silver 5 on my cpu and whatever came with my Zalman vc700 for the x1800xt. If I clean them and go over with artic silver ceramique will it make a noticable difference?

 

[LOWBOY]

The ceramique doesn't dry out like AS5. The AS5 get 1-2c better temps.

 

[VulturEMaN]

It's also nonconductive, and is a bit easier to work with (imo)

 

[troisanh]

Prefer ceramique to AS5, easier when your going with new HS or moving to new computer etc...less hassle.

 

[Susquehannock]

Noticable difference? Probably not.

With that said I think Ceramique is good stuff. It would be my choice over the Silver paste.
In general ASC will perform in line with AS5. The application method & condition of the two
mating surfaces has the biggest effect on temps.

This is what I have been able to ascertain from personal experiences & reading many
threads in the overclocking forums.

- ASC is easier to clean than AS5
- ASC is better for sub-zero apps since it won't harden like AS5 would
- ASC is generally cheaper than AS5
- ASC is not electrically conductive or capacitive

By the way ... AS5 is not conductive but slightly capacitive.

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Arctic Silver websyte : http://www.arcticsilver.com/products.htm

~ Application instructions :

ASC - http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm
AS5 - http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

Best of luck.