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I have some Arctic Silver 2 & was wondering
Is Arctic Silver 2 Conductive?
What is the best way to apply it?
I have applied it with a latex glove & spread it on
the core with my hand (Glove). This allows me to get
it super thin.:D Is this ok?
fatshlink
10-17-01, 05:14 PM
there are instructionss on www.arcticsilver.com
Arctic Silver is not conductive. Try a continuity test with a VOM. Silver particles in a silcone oil are not conductive. The silicone acts as an insulator.
Thin is good.:D
typhoonmike
10-17-01, 06:09 PM
The Artic Silver site does suggest not to get it on anything electrical though because it can short things out. Basically follow the instructions at the site.
I saw that too,
What is the best way to remove it if neccesary?
- Off the CPU and the HSF -
Originally posted by typhoonmike
The Artic Silver site does suggest not to get it on anything electrical though because it can short things out.
No, this is what Arctic Silver's Site says:
"1. Even though Arctic Silver II is specifically engineered for high electrical resistance, you should keep the compound away from processor, memory, and motherboard traces and pins. There is a possibility that dust or metal particles and/or shavings carried by the airflow inside the computer case could contaminate the compound and increase its electrical conductivity."
There is a big difference between a contamination issue and not getting it on anything electrical because it can short things out. This may seem like semantics but pointing this out helps to quench the urban legend where some people still falsely believe Arctic Silver is conductive.
Mictlan
10-17-01, 07:26 PM
If you need to remove it from a chip just use cetone (nail polisher remover) and from the ceramic of the chip use yes, you know cetone
You might need two passes but that will take care of the ASII
Mictlan or other member,
How would I apply the cetone or
nail polish remover on the chip?
Will it damage the electronic components?
Goof Off is another good solvent. I use a Q-Tip and follow up with 91% isopropyl alcohol. A blast from canned air takes care of any lint.
Nail polish remover or Goof Off will not damage any part of your CPU.
typhoonmike
10-17-01, 09:02 PM
Originally posted by Colin
No, this is what Arctic Silver's Site says:
"1. Even though Arctic Silver II is specifically engineered for high electrical resistance, you should keep the compound away from processor, memory, and motherboard traces and pins. There is a possibility that dust or metal particles and/or shavings carried by the airflow inside the computer case could contaminate the compound and increase its electrical conductivity."
There is a big difference between a contamination issue and not getting it on anything electrical because it can short things out. This may seem like semantics but pointing this out helps to quench the urban legend where some people still falsely believe Arctic Silver is conductive.
Once again another example of my misreading. Actually I just didn't read completely. Basically I just saw don't get on electrical things yadda yadda use silicone yadda yadda bad things happen.
typhoonmike - What a pleasure to have an honest, humble overclocker on the forums. :) My post was not targeted at you, only the urban legend. The good thing is you read enough to know not to slather Arctic Silver all over the place. It seems many folks don't bother to read that far in the instructions...
Colin
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