Guru3D Thermal Paste Roundup - Round 2 (2021)

so is mine but what problem?

 

If you couldnt see a problem, why did you make your post?

 

Just answer the question instead?!

 

You started it, tell us why you made that post.
Who/what triggered you?
Its up to you if you dont want future posts to be disregarded.

 

I stated my opinion on topic - you try hard to drag off topic and harassing me!
BTW, I reported you

 

I reported you too. You need to take your trolling out of here.
Ceramique 2 is terrible on modern systems. I should know. I still have my old tubes and even tested it. It was great back in the day and its durability was outstanding, but now I just use it as a barrier for liquid metal. So stop trolling and stop giving people "stupid" advice that means absolutely nothing. Your original post sounded like a drunk person wrote it.

 

For me it works perfectly fine... you don't sound like someone accepting other opinions but throwing insults is your playground for sure.

 

the carbonaut looks good for its ease of use and durability.

 

Thanks.
He got a perma block from me for that.

 

Is there a reason Kingpin Cooling KPx wasn't included?

 

KPx hasn't been the most easy paste to buy. It wasn't even available on Amazon (US) for quite awhile.
Also, KPx has changed. The original formula had it quite thick and hard to spread, making it great for laptops with weak imperfect heatsinks.
The new formula is now much easier to spread, sort of like Kryonaut Extreme, but now makes it far worse on laptops than the old version.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...and-liquid-metal.806840/page-42#post-11072287

It's also completely unknown whether Bob tested the new or old formula Kingpin when he said he lost 5C after six months.

 

@Montville
except i can do what you "recommended", and THEN swap TP for better stuff, and gain even more.
outside that ppl in hw forums like guru will probably some in case they need to "re-apply" TP at some point (vs normale user just putting it together and never touch it again),
and something like 7$ for 4g (arctic MX5) is barely more than those no name brands, while one of the best to apply (thinnest film i could get outside using LM),
while more or less outperforming anything at the same/lower price in every aspect.

 

I ordered this stuff this morning. I'll let you know how it does when the ambients aren't 35C.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079DQS77Q/

 

Swap for better stuff IF you/others need it - all fine with me. I never saw a need for this sticking to what I have:

 

^Your picture shows results under load or at idle? Picture alone means nothing without adding what those numbers are the results of.

BTW, if TIM was so secondary and unimportant when using liquid cooling, just place what ever. Even the use of, what was it, Ceramic 2, is even a waste of money; based on the premise presented. It is all over hyped and meaningless. Just go out and buy the cheapest stuff that can be found. Recommending or stating what one uses has no meaning and provides nothing of value.

 

well, then i recommend toothpaste from the $ store

 

Okay here load/stress temps:


... and that's why I don't follow t-paste threads since a very long time

 

I ordered ZF-EX on 16th May, it arrived today. it was expected up until mid June.
An fyi for anyone thinking of ordering, only 11 days shipping from China for me.
Havent ordered my pads yet so it'll be a while before I can test.
It comes in a resealable pack with the tube of paste and 2 alcohol based cleaning pads.

The pack says
Conductivity 14.6W/mK
Thermal resistance 0.003K/W
Electrical conductivity 0pS/m
Temperature -160C to +280C

ps
The products full name is
Thermagic ZF-Extreme or
Thermagic EX.
Both methods of reference are present on the pack.

 

Not sure what kind of crap the store put on my cpu - I was always sure they just used the sticker that came with the Corsair AIO.... but when I opened it up it was some unknown paste....
Anyways I replaced it to Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme on my 5950x
before on idle I was getting 32deg now I get 28deg.... and on stress I used to get to around 85-86 now I dont go over 75 (cpu is OC)

 

Not sure how I missed this article back in May.... Results, as expected. Comments, similarly as expected. I've been using MX-4 since it was first released and never had an issue.

Things to consider: Reviews are not perfect. They can't possibly take into account every possible variable like mounting pressure, surface variations, etc. These things have a direct impact on cooling performance. Basically, just find a paste you're happy with and enjoy....