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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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whats the difference between
Arctic Silver Premium Silver Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound
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Arctic Silver Premium High-Density Thermal Compound
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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first one is silver, second one is ceramic
first one conducts, second one won't
if i remember correctly, reviewers say the ceramic one will run a few degrees hotter but still lower than that generic crap, but with the ceramic you won't have to worry about shorting stuff out if you accidently use too much or "spill it" but i've never had a problem with the silver
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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I've used the silver and I've smeared it all over and still have had no problems.



Just remember kids, thermal paste of any kind is just meant to fill in the cracks between 2 surfaces, it's not to be used like the 3 inches of condiments on a burger.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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I run Artic Silver Ceramique. It's THICK. You're not supposed to glob it on.

Wang, get the silver 5.

And I just shipped out your schtuff.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoosT
Wang, get the silver 5.
don't call him names!!

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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoosT
I run Artic Silver Ceramique. It's THICK. You're not supposed to glob it on.

Wang, get the silver 5.

And I just shipped out your schtuff.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by clickwir
don't call him names!!

only he can call me wang
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Grifter
only he can call me wang
:wiggle:

You know what, save your money and just use toothpaste.

Studies show that it works the best.

....

Until it dries up and becomes solid :exnbp:
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