get it from Rlhh bulk

i thought it was made of mercury?

yes, it's mercury, from what i read it's extreemly hard to apply and doesn't work with aluminium as they will be corroded by gallium inside the liquid.

a few links:
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/show...ad.php?t=227681
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?typ...aste_comparison

can give link to rlhh bulk?, can't find any.....

This post has been edited by deric88: Dec 21 2006, 07:26 PM

From what I read thru so far from this thread, is it mean the best method to apply the TIM is using the rice method for proc with/without IHS?

yes... that is the best way, rice method is for single core, string method is for dual cores... neway yeah teh liquid metal thing is very good performance, but then under heat it will expand like crazy so u might get lots of leaks all round the socket....

ic, thanks lolhalol for the info...

np,t be carefull , but if u ueing ceramique then it shoul dbe ok for the time to touch the pins...i said it should...so im not sure my seklf...

I would like to know, how long can we keep a TIM?When we applied to a system, how long does it take for us to replace it again or we just leave it there?And if we uses the TIM, is there any expiry date on the balance in the syringe?Cause i wanted to get a few different brands, mainly AS5 and the TR Chill Factor but i am worried that it would be a waste if there is something like an expiry date around..

i dun think it can expire, bu i would recomend u change ur tim everytime u start seeing abnormal temps....

Can anyone provide me with a link on how to apply thermal paste on a C2d proc?

lol..for me personally, i also seldom check my temperature.But for people who doesnt really check, is there any timeline for changing the TIM?like every 3months?If there is no expiry date, then maybe i will get the TR as well..

well i change every weel , but thats me, but best is bout everytime u clean ur rig for sdust , lets say 1.5 months?

Ok..cool.Thanks for the info.Maybe i could research more about this first.Anyway, is thermal tape available for sale anywhere?Those that are used to stick certain northbridge cooler without any pins or screws...My original Gigabyte mobo nb cooler was sticked using thermal tape.Would thermal tape be better than TIM if used?

This post has been edited by akachester: Dec 22 2006, 06:36 PM

can but its quite expensive, best u buy from singapore called 3m themal adhesive tape....

hey guyz..just want to ask a few questions

1]when applying the TIM on the IHS do i need to spread it out first using the credit card method or just let the weight of the heatsink to do that for me ?

2]just apply the TIM on the IHS only or need to apply on the heatsink also?

thanxx

1) just let the weight do the spreading...

2) just apply on the IHS only...

owh okayy thanks what if say i use a stock heatsink which isint so heavy?isit still alright?and the amount of TIM needed is only like a small round dot rite like maybe 3mm in diameter

when you mount hsf need to press what.... so light also nvm

I need help about cleaning the heatsink base. We are suppose to use isopropyl alcohol when cleaning the heat sink base and removing the left over thermal paste. I need to know where can i buy isopropyl alcohol in Subang Jaya? Is it just a normal chemical or is it produced by a certain company?

I mean is isopropyl alcohol the same anywhere i buy it or is it produced by different company?

i just used normal alcohol to clean off my heatsink's base worked fine and managed to get all the dirt off