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CPU Heatsink Conductor Cream
Name: zeus1000 Date: December 10, 2003 at 15:02:17 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 1.2ghz/256mb
Comment:
Hey again, well I just tried to replace my CPU and when I took off the Heatsink the conduction blanket or whatever it was got seperated on the old Heatsink and the core of the processor. But after replacing the CPU and realizing it wasn't the right kind (completely different story) I had to put my old CPU in place. the problem is the cream on the new Heatsink has almost hardened and I'm worried that my CPU will burn up if I don't do something soon. I'm thinking I should get some cream and put it on, but I really have no idea. If you could please help me I would really appreciate it. Thanks
Name: Shawn Date: December 10, 2003 at 15:11:43 Pacific
Reply:
Every builder should have at least one tube of thermal paste in hand. Go buy some in your local RadioShack, or mail order some Arctic Silver 5 from some retailers. Do a google search.
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Response Number 2
Name: andy Date: December 10, 2003 at 15:13:02 Pacific
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ok cpu "cream" or compound as it called should not harden if it is the ssilver or silicone type if it hard it proberly pink or black or sumthin that stuff is crap scrape it off and get some silver compund ask your retailer or try some silicone its cheaper if it under 1.4 u dont need silver and the silicone stuff is alot cheaper only a small drop is needed and about 1/2 the size a small pea maby less, on the sink aply a thin layer with your funger dont wair gloves cos u canot spreas it properly warning thios stuff gets everywhere so put some newspaper down i recoment the telegraph or the times lol anyhow your computer retailer will also givve ya some tips so check wif them first gud luck
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Response Number 3
Name: real_cool Date: December 10, 2003 at 15:54:54 Pacific
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Like the new name "conductor cream"...sexy.
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Response Number 4
Name: shawnconnelly21 Date: December 10, 2003 at 16:49:27 Pacific
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It is essential to have thermal paste on your processor when seating your heatsink, it will not however burn up if you dont apply any, but the cpu will run hotter which is bad for performance and if you try to overclock it even a little it may then burn up especially if its an amd processor. the thermal paste creates a layer between your processor and your heatsink, it gets rid of the dead aird space and allows for sometimes a 10-15 c drop in temp, because the heatsink can better dissapate the heat. go get some at radio shack or search on ebay. its very cheap but without the repairs can cost a fortune. good luck
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Response Number 5
Name: Tbird4point6LX97 Date: December 10, 2003 at 17:49:09 Pacific
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like to see "edible conductor cream in colors" marketed...lol..now that would be sexy
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Response Number 6
Name: jam Date: December 10, 2003 at 19:41:55 Pacific
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I don't know about that...it sounds too much like something that'd come out of an over excited railroad employee...lol
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Response Number 7
Name: androo Date: December 17, 2003 at 14:01:10 Pacific
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