A good thermal compound?

[Bronxbomber90]

I am between these 2 different compound products. Which one should I go for? I know the Artic Silver 5 is very popular! But I dont feel like is really worth the $10 I am sure there is something close to it in quality.

Newegg.com - Arctic Silver AA-1.75G Thermal Compound

Newegg.com - MASSCOOL G751 Shin-Etsu Thermal Interface Material

[jdeb]

According to glc, the G751 is good stuff and I trust his opinion 100%. I have not tested it yet. I did just test some Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond and it was impressive. Ordered the G751 and will be testing it in the future.

[David M]

I was wondering if and when someone might try industrial powdered diamond....which is the best heat conductor of all.

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by jdeb According to glc, the G751 is good stuff and I trust his opinion 100%. I have not tested it yet. I did just test some Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond and it was impressive. Ordered the G751 and will be testing it in the future.

G751 was my first choice and I did see his post. I don't mind trying it I think I will order it matter of fact.

I feel great!! I had a couple of Modelos beer!

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by David M I was wondering if and when someone might try industrial powdered diamond....which is the best heat conductor of all.

You got a link brother?

[David M]

Isn't that what jdebs post mentions?....unless its just called that and not actual diamond.

I did find this with a Google search....
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/ic-di...m-p-16605.html

It would be interesting for someone to test the diamond compound against the silver compound.

[jdeb]

http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/prod...d=MjU0OSYxOQ==

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by jdeb http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/prod...d=MjU0OSYxOQ==

This right here?? Newegg.com - Antec FORMULA 7 Nano Diamond Thermal Compound

[Deathdiesel]

Just figured id provide this link torwards comparisons, also has multiple ones inside of it from different sites.
IC Diamond 7 Carat Thermal Compound vs Arctic Silver 5 - Icrontic Forums

[David M]

I think I will try this stuff next time instead of AS5.

The guy in the article could not get AS5 to spread thin. That is more of a user error than a problem with the product. I have always found it easy to spread it very thin with a razor blade.

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by David M I think I will try this stuff next time instead of AS5. The guy in the article could not get AS5 to spread thin. That is more of a user error than a problem with the product. I have always found it easy to spread it very thin with a razor blade.

I think the guy in the article had more problems working with the IC7 instead of AS5. I have been looking around and never really heard of people having trouble with the AS5. But I didn't fee like the AS5 was worth the $10. Now that I read this article it has me thinking against the IC7. Also lets keep in mind there's not many reviews on the IC7. But so far a couple have succeed with it. I just don't want to trow out $15 and it ends up being a bad product.

[jdeb]

I had no problem spreading it (Antic) but I use saran wrap pulled tight to my finger and spread it that way. Whatever, it is thermal compound, I am sure all three are very good. I did notice improved temp reading with the Antec however.

The people having problems spreading stuff probably bought it from Tiger Direct and it is 5 years old

[David M]

No way! Tiger would never sell old distressed merchandise with lipstick.