MX-1 is better. I can't remember where I've seen the review but it was about 2-3'c lower compared to AS-5.......

Wished I knew that earlier, would have bought the MX-1 instead!!!

Errr.... I still have the AS5, CM nanofusion, TIM from Noctua HSF and TIM from chipset heatsink. Probably won't finish any of these in years!!!

I've been searching around for that excellent comparison between TIMs which included the AS5 and AS-MX-1. Can't seem to find it.....

Cool! Tell us how much cooler it is ok?

I just bought the AS-5 last week!!!

I meant better thermal paste like the Mx-1 will transfer heat better. As such, the PC component e.g. CPU will be slightly cooler by a few degrees..... (see TS first page)

Errrr... are you from Malaysia aaa? Just curious....

You know where is Berjaya Times square? How about Imbi plaza? Well, Low Yat is just at the corner.....

Edit : Or are you asking about LYN - Low Yat Net. That's this website!!!

This post has been edited by kmarc: May 15 2007, 08:46 PM

Here's where you can get some good stuff:

http://forum.lowyat.net/BulkOrders
http://forum.lowyat.net/GarageSales

Enjoy your shopping!

BTW, what's with the XD?

This post has been edited by kmarc: May 15 2007, 09:00 PM

Ehhh? Cannot be aaa? Mx-1 supposed to be better than AS5! Maybe you have to wait for it to sink in first......

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.....

@akachester - so did you apply the Mx-1 to your CPU? Any difference compared to AS5?

And look what it said - "promises to beat all newcomers"!!!

Errr.... anybody wanna buy my AS5? Just used once so far.....

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.....

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!

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.....

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

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.