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CPU with Shim and Paste...HELP!
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Name: Maximus
Date: August 20, 2002 at 09:12:38 Pacific
Subject: CPU with Shim and Paste...HELP! |
Comment: Hey. I am getting my CPU today with thermal paste and a copper shim on the side. Its an athlon xp 1700+. Do i need to apply anything to the shim? How much on the cpu?
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Response Number 2
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Name: Maximus
Date: August 20, 2002 at 09:55:38 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)I think its Arctic Silver II. Does it really make that much of a difference what thermal compound u use? I mean, id hate to fry my chip so i want something thats good.
Help!
Thanks
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Response Number 3
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Name: mike
Date: August 20, 2002 at 10:16:05 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)really man, that crap is NO better than standard silicone thermal sompound that you can get a Radio Shack for ONE buck.
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Response Number 4
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Name: Maximus
Date: August 20, 2002 at 10:23:40 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Can i still use it?? Are there any risks to using it? Thats all im trying to say. I already ordered it so i dont care about the money.
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Response Number 5
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Name: jam
Date: August 20, 2002 at 10:47:10 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)LOL! mike, you're scaring the poor guy! There's nothing wrong with using your Arctic Silver 2...it's just that comparison tests have shown that it doesn't work any better than the cheap silicone based stuff that you can get for $1 at Radio Shack. I just happen to have this link copied & ready to paste: http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/reviews/cooling/Thermal_Compound_Comparison_3.html
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Response Number 6
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Name: mike
Date: August 20, 2002 at 10:55:30 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)oh, sorry, wasn't saying NOT to use it IF you ahve already boght it, by all means, just don't buy it again as it is a waste of money.
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