LoL i was suprised myself brandless thermal paste has better results i'll see how's the result tomorrow as i fold 24/7

This is part of the article I got from AS website:

Break-in period
Due to the unique shape and sizes of the particles in Arctic Silver 5 conductive matrix, it will take a up to 200 hours and several thermal cycles to achieve maximum particle to particle thermal conduction and for the heatsink to CPU interface to reach maximum conductivity. (This period will be longer in a system without a fan on the heatsink or with a low speed fan on the heatsink.) On systems measuring actual internal core temperatures via the CPU's internal diode, the measured temperature will often drop 2C to 5C over this "break-in" period. This break-in will occur during the normal use of the computer as long as the computer is turned off from time to time and the interface is allowed to cool to room temperature. Once the break-in is complete, the computer can be left on if desired.

Hmmm. Aight then i shall let it cooldown for tonight and see how it goes

Hmmm i don't know izzit juz me or what no difference. maybe need more time to sink-in

I guess we need to wait and see..You tested it on the PC as the spec in your Sig?

No difference meh? How do you test the core temp? When orthos 15 min? Idling?

But not yet sink in also lose to brandless thermal paste meh? Even AS5 not sink in beat my stock AM2 thermal paste on the cooler.

Hmmmm..... but TS's first post says differently! Maybe can ask TS how he applied the MX-1..... should be the same, isn't it?

I heard it takes around 200 hours for the thermal paste to take effect, is that correct ?

That's what the manual say. See above post #82.....

yeap thats the rig i tested

i fold, i check my temp when i fold

This post has been edited by TerryZeroX: May 19 2007, 07:00 PM

Folding using SMP client or 2 single-core client?

However, folding won't accurately show your core temp. I'm also folding using 2 single-core client but if I look at my CPU usage, it never reaches 100%.

CPU usage would fluctuate from 90-100% (for both cores). Thus, to accurately look at your core temp, you should run an app that stresses your CPU at 100%. Something like orthos for 15-30 mins.

Another thing is your ambient temperature which may affect the core temp.....

This post has been edited by kmarc: May 19 2007, 07:20 PM

Folding do take the cpu usage to 100%, unless you messed up the settings.
However, i doubt the AS5 200hrs sink in gimmic.
I see not much improvement after more than 200hrs, and i already finished my AS5 small tube (imagine how many times i already do internal cleaning over the years)
Nevertheless, AS5 is indeed better than the cheapo rm5 no branded ones. Juz that dont hope for wonders after 200hrs.

I fold with SMP client. it does goes to 100% constant

Hehe....I actually set the 2nd single-core client to 80% CPU usage. Pai se, pai se....

Ya, I don't believe the 200 hours either, but who knows better than the Arctic company themselves. Probably need 1 or 2 days for the break-in.....

Folding will not maximise the heat output, for that purpose, i use OCCT

Thanks, i didnt know MX-1 perform better than AS5 which i just bought recently

OMG i tought MX-1 is worst T.Paste than AS5 .. last year i bought it RM10-12 per small tube at Overclocker Paradise, LYP. LOL~

Well, i am going to get the MX-1 today and will definitely check it out in comparison with AS5

Surely do.I already receive the paste.Just that i need my GC to come back or get a new one to be able to test it...Maybe i could test the Chill Factor, AS5, and MX-1 at one go..Depends on i have the time or not though..