Opinions on Shin-Etsu MicroSi thermal compounds?

[signmeuptoo]

Who amoungst you out there are or have used Shin-Etsu MicroSi thermal
compound or gel or phase change material? What do you think of it? How do
you stack it up against Arctic Silver 5 and/or Ceramique?

 

[ian lincoln]

Who amoungst you out there are or have used Shin-Etsu MicroSi thermal
compound or gel or phase change material? What do you think of it? How
do
you stack it up against Arctic Silver 5 and/or Ceramique?

its more important how you apply the goo. i.e as thinly as possible. The
idea is that you fill the microgaps between the two surfaces. precut
thermal pads aren't bad. I think the difference between standard goo that
comes with retail processor and fan and super expensive stuff was about 1
degree centrigrade if that. The test report i read rated toothpaste and
marmite better. Basically the even the best stuff acts as a thermal
insualtor unless you use all but the thinnest of applications. The rest of
the properties are such as that in 5 years time in constant use it is still
in a goo like state and not gone hard. All in all invest your time and
money on quality coolers and use whatever standard goo is supplied.

 

[slime]

its more important how you apply the goo. i.e as thinly as possible. The
idea is that you fill the microgaps between the two surfaces. precut
thermal pads aren't bad. I think the difference between standard goo that
comes with retail processor and fan and super expensive stuff was about 1
degree centrigrade if that. The test report i read rated toothpaste and
marmite better. Basically the even the best stuff acts as a thermal
insualtor unless you use all but the thinnest of applications. The rest of
the properties are such as that in 5 years time in constant use it is still
in a goo like state and not gone hard. All in all invest your time and
money on quality coolers and use whatever standard goo is supplied.

Yeah, if it's good enough for NASA, and the Pentagon...