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Quick thermal grease Q

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NathanP2007

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So making this quick so i can get a quick answer. 6 months ago i built PC in my sig, when putting HSF onto cpu, i put HSF on there (with stock intel HSF and stock thermal pad) and tightened the screws, came back and forgot if i tightened them, so i turned them, and they became loose. So the CPU and HSF werent touching anymore, i put it back and tightened and have used it since. It has had no heat issues or anything, but now that im getting into OC'ing (at 3.3ghz so far), i want to be positive my HSF is correctly applied.

So i have Artic Silver 5 and know to scrape (gentley) the pad from the HSF and CPU, with something plastic like a credit card. Then use 90% or more rubbing alchohal on a Qtip and apply that to both. Then apply the AS5 how the AS website says how to.

So first i am just double checking, how i said to do it, is correct right? And second, considering iv been told "the original thermal pad filled in the microscopic pits in the heatsink base", will this all be for nothing? Or is it still smart anyways to apply AS5?
 
There are many different ways to apply paste. While the method you mentioned is recommended for that paste, I've usually found better results with just putting a little dot on the center of the CPU and let the force of the heatsink spread it out.
 
SicKlown42012 said:
There are many different ways to apply paste. While the method you mentioned is recommended for that paste, I've usually found better results with just putting a little dot on the center of the CPU and let the force of the heatsink spread it out.
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Thank you, my deffinite real Q though is the last one. Am i doing good by removing the stock and using AS even tho stock has been used for past 6 months?
 
The AS5 will perform better than whatever the stock grease used on there was. Just use the 90% Alc. and then clean it up. You can also buy this stuff, that's what I use to clean up my heatsinks and surfaces.
 
Thanks, il just buy those and wait till then i get them to do anything, but i guess if im gonna order that stuff for 10 bucks, why not go ahead and order a new high performance HSF while im at it. Any recommendations? 775 socket, i have a huge case so i have tons of room, price max of 35-40 bucks.
 
The rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol will work just fine (and it's widely available and inexpensive). After a thorough cleaning, you've got a clean slate.

If you're getting a new 775 heatsink, I'd suggest one that is also compatible with 1366 and/or 1156 (or AM3), should you choose to upgrade in the future.

If the Cogage True Spirit were compatible with 775, then I'd suggest that. The Cogage Arrow (Their $65 top tier heatsink) is compatible with all 3 Intel sockets, so I'm not sure why they couldn't do the same for the True Spirit.

Edit: I think the Scythe Mugen 2 rev. B is compatible with almost all sockets, and is about $40. It's below the top tier heatsink level of performance, but it's still quite good, and supports up to 4 fans (comes with 1).

The ThermoLab Baram is also universal, and about $40, but I don't think it comes with a fan. It offers similar performance... perhaps slightly better.

The Xigmatek s1283 and s1284 will likely receive some recommendations, and they are about $30-$40. They're almost as good as the above-mentioned heatsinks.

Then there is the Arctic Cooling Freezer Xtreme, which resembles the scythe Mugen 2 (but with 4 heatpipes instead of 5), and is also $40 and universal. I think the fan might be a bit slow though... not sure.
 
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Archmage said:
The rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol will work just fine (and it's widely available and inexpensive). After a thorough cleaning, you've got a clean slate.

If you're getting a new 775 heatsink, I'd suggest one that is also compatible with 1366 and/or 1156 (or AM3), should you choose to upgrade in the future.

If the Cogage True Spirit were compatible with 775, then I'd suggest that. The Cogage Arrow (Their $65 top tier heatsink) is compatible with all 3 Intel sockets, so I'm not sure why they couldn't do the same for the True Spirit.
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Haha yeah i couldnt see myself spending 65$ unless it was for a water cooling system. For now my plan is eventually il build a i7 for gaming and keep my e5200 as a HTPC (and a pc to tweak and experiment on) So what ever HSF i buy , wont be upgraded to a future build. It will stay on some 775 processor (whether it be my OC'ed e5200 or a Q9550). I think i will make a new thread though for finding a great HSF for 775. :)
 
Since when did the stock Intel HSF's have thermal heat pads on them? They haven't used them for years and years. Even the old 775 coolers had pre-applied thermal grease.

I don't understand how you have a thermal pad on your heatsink. The stock fan doesn't have screws you can tighten either, they have push pins that you turn 90 degrees to lock and unlock.

This stuff IS thermal grease.
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I would recommend a better HSF though. I overclocked a friend's e6750 with the stock HSF AND Arctic Silver 5 and the temps are still hitting 75° C
 
Spare-Flair said:
Since when did the stock Intel HSF's have thermal heat pads on them? They haven't used them for years and years. Even the old 775 coolers had pre-applied thermal grease.

I don't understand how you have a thermal pad on your heatsink.
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I only called it that because thats what someone called it to me. It very well probably was pre-applied thermal grease.

EDIT: yeah it looked just like that pic. Got any recommendations for a high-end 775 socket HSF?
 
NathanP2007 said:
I only called it that because thats what someone called it to me. It very well probably was pre-applied thermal grease.

EDIT: yeah it looked just like that pic. Got any recommendations for a high-end 775 socket HSF?
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Depends how much your budget is and how far you want to overclock. You can get ones that rival watercooling. The Noctua NH-D14 can rival watercooling.
http://www.guru3d.com/article/noctua-nh-d14-review/
 
Spare-Flair said:
Depends how much your budget is and how far you want to overclock. You can get ones that rival watercooling. The Noctua NH-D14 can rival watercooling.
http://www.guru3d.com/article/noctua-nh-d14-review/
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Haha wow, 100 bucks for a HSF. The Corsiar H50 is only 70 bucks. Nah i think my max right now is about 40. And down the road after iv built my i7, il experiment with water cooling. I dont have a idea yet about OC'ing. Right now im at 3.3ghz and i havent pushed my computer at all. Idk my max yet with my stock HSF. Most likely once i get the new HSF, il just push it as far as it can go, then pull back a bit so its stable and run it there. That might be 3.5 ghz...that might be 3.75ghz...that might be 4.0ghz..idk, Any of those id be very happy with.
 
I kept editing my post w/o reading the quick replies :rolleyes:

In this case... still... the Scythe Mugen 2 revB is pretty good, and so is the ThermoLab Baram (but requires a fan).

Edit: and the Noctua NH-D14 is $80, and probably the best option for nearly silent overclocking.
 
Archmage said:
I kept editing my post w/o reading the quick replies :rolleyes:

In this case... still... the Scythe Mugen 2 revB is pretty good, and so is the ThermoLab Baram (but requires a fan).

Edit: and the Noctua NH-D14 is $80, and probably the best option for nearly silent overclocking.
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Thanks for telling me i didnt notice. Iv looked up those, i cant find the thermo lab on any website where you can order it. The Scythe Mugen i found on amazon for 40$. I am curious, how do you make sure all those brakets/bar(s) will fit in my case? Obviously my case has room (Haf 932 is huge) but...there isnt anything around the CPU that id have a issue with right? Just double checking.
 
Thermolab Baram Links (there may be other stores, but I found these first):

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thbauncpucos.html - I like Sidewinder a lot
http://www.koolertek.com/computer-parts/pc/ThermoLab-Baram-191p1508.htm ($43) - owned by a fellow [H]-member.
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermolab-baram-universal-cpu-cooler.html

You can also check Jab-tech, and performance-pcs , and I'm sure some of these sites have the Mugen 2 revB.

Whether or not these heatsinks will fit... well that's a good question. I know Gigabyte boards have some trouble with larger waterblocks, but I don't think there is an issue with heatsinks, but I can't be 100% sure.

Anyway - you can take suggestions from others as well... there must be some heatsinks I am forgetting.
 
Yep - at that price it's hard to beat.

A 4 heatpipe HDT heatsink + fan is easily worth $30.
 
+1 for the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus

its forward compatible and its pretty good for the price
 
Thanks guys, i ordered the Hyper 212 Plus along with a second matching fan and AS 2 bottles of cleaning solutions.
 
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