Hey, I've got an idea. Since you're waiting to test out for MX-1 on your proc/HSF, why not get the MX-2 also. Then you can compare ma.....

Wahaha..Then i mar have plenty of thermal paste lying around?AS5, ChillFactor, Zalman, Chaplang version, CM Nano, MX-1...So many used until die also havent finish..LOL..I am so crazy about trying thermal paste.

Anyway, i doubt MX-2 will be released so soon. Maybe by that time, i am interested to get one..LOL...

how much is one of those ultra high quality thermal paste? the last time i bought my ceramique 3 was RM38 per tube but very long lasting... i wonder how much more u have to pay?

AS5 - RM25
Chill Factor - RM26
MX-1 - RM25

Others, should be below RM30 considering you are not getting those huge tube. Even a 5g version can last you very very long..

I should think the small tube would be enough for most people. Unless of course, your the type who change thermal paste every month!

Once you've finished with the tube, probably a new one comes out and you can try that new one instead!

For me, even changing every month can still last you very long. My small tube of AS5 have been used for very long already. On my VGA, Chipset, Southbridge, CPU etc and its still quite alot now...

You change your thermal paste every month ? For real ?

Ya, didn't notice that. Why do you need to change thermal paste every month aaa?? Is there any references to this or just generally consensus.....

No, i dont change it like a timetable or something. Its just that i hate my casing when its collecting dust. Therefore, i will take out all the things and clean up the dust especially on the cooler. With that, i will always reapply a new thermal paste..

Besides, everything i install a new cooler of hardware, i will also take some time out to add new TIM as well..Last, i am some kind of a thermal paste freak. I love to get thermal paste and test them..lol.

In real, i am really not sure how long we should change it. Heard some saying 1 month, some say 3 month, some even 1 year...

This post has been edited by akachester: Jun 9 2007, 09:53 AM

Ya, from your description, I can "feel" that you are really into computers

I like computers too but lazy with cleaning and maintenance. As long as there's no 1-cm thick dust on the computer parts, that's ok with me...

So, since you're the thermal paste freak, I assume you'll be getting the MX-2 when it comes out? Waiting for your feedback then!

This post has been edited by kmarc: Jun 9 2007, 10:25 AM

1 question, what is the the best way to put TIM? 1 drop on the center and let the hsf pressure it or spread thinly to whole cpu surface?

This post has been edited by mfa333: Jun 9 2007, 04:18 PM

Yup. The amount is generally described as half a grain of rice..... Mind you, it won't spread to cover the whole CPU but the centre part which is the most important part.

Well, MX-2 wise, i might not be getting it as soon as its released. I will surely see some review and oppinion first. Do not want to waste money if it doesnt perform. Besides, i am not a guy who really know how to review something. All i do was apply new thermal paste, check the idle, check the load and thats all i do..LOL..

The most recommended way would to search for the TIM's official website and use the recommended one by them. Most of them would need only 1 rice grain like MX-1 and AS5 but something like chill factor or zalman might need you to cover the whole proc..

Just look at the website and see the recommended way..

waiting MX-2 release.....

akachester,
i read from somewhere that there's a limited number of times for installation/uninstallation of heatsink from the mobo....bull? since you r frequently taking your heatsink out for maintenance, just to let you know bout this....guys, any prove to this claim??

Er..Limited number of time as in?The mobo breaks or the heatsink die?Seems BS to me..

Unless they are saying the number of time is around 1million, then i cant say much..For me, i took it out more than once every month. Already countless time and it doesnt seem to affect anything as off now..Just the CPU HSF scratch abit at the bottom lar..LOL...

When i read this...i doubt it also....but maybe the mobo manufacturer doesnt wan the users to mess around with it too much, as in physically....it scared the shit out of me when i found out my mobo supports only 12times of installation cos previously i was doing a lot of adjustment to my stock heatsink to find out my temperature problem.mmm... I'll dig up the statement when i go back to my hometown...

I really doubt that will happen. If it really will, then just ditch that mobo brand and never get it again. My 2nd rig Gigabyte K8N SLI had been taken out by me countless time as well as my current DFI Lanparty. No sign of breaking or what so ever. Dont worry too much. I am pretty sure that would not happen. .

i dun give a damn also....just changed my heatsink from intel stock to AC Freezer Pro7 today.....it didnt perform as what i expected...only cool down by around 5C...from 51C to about 46C..i'll wait till the MX-1 paste hardened within the next few days, see whether there's any improvement...

So, should i maintain my thermalpaste which comes with it or reapply AS5??

This post has been edited by blessedvillain: Jun 11 2007, 09:07 PM

It comes with MX-1?If it is, maybe you should let it be for while and check out the temperature. For sure, dont expect wonders like 10c drop cause temperature is affected by many things - HSF, air flow, casing, TIM etc. 5c is already very good but i am not sure whether the MX-1 need sinked in time or not.

If you have the AS5, what i suggest will be, after a week or so, take it out, reapply with AS5 and check to see whether it is better or not (of course AS5 need 200hours sink in time)..If its not, just simple reapply the MX-1 again. At least thats what i do cause i dont mind the hassle...