Applying Artic Alumina Thermal Adhesive???

subconcept · Nov 22, 2002

I am putting a crystal orb on my 8500, along with ram sinks.

I have Artic Alumina Thermal Adhesive sitting here

I hear people talk about diluting it with more alumina, does this mean I need something else other then whats in those two tubes to do so.

I am really confused as I dont want to make a mistake when I install this.

Thanks.

Bull · Nov 22, 2002

Well I always use those two tubes plus a tube of the Arctic alumina paste. I mix them a 3rd of each 1/3 from those two tubes then 1/3 alumina paste. That way if you ever want to take it off again you won't pull the whole chip off.

subconcept · Nov 22, 2002

Ahh i dont have any alumina, i dont think ill need to take it off tho.

Now im worried.

It will still transfer heat well right?

If i dont intend to take it off can i just put it on normaly.

I have AS2 here I could use to dilute it, but i hear its dangerous to use that stuff in this case as if it touches any traces or legs of ram it will kill it.

Bull · Nov 22, 2002

If you don't plan to take it off then mix it 1 to 1. It will conduct the same as mixing it in 3rds. You don't have to use AS2 (I wouldn't) as your right about the conductive properties of it.

AntmanMike · Nov 22, 2002

It isn't conductive, it is capacitive. Also, it usually doesn't kill the board, it just shorts it so it doesn't work. A deep cleaning that removes all the AS makes it work again.

subconcept · Nov 22, 2002

Ok ram sinks all glued on, crystal orb all glued on.

They are all on rock solid.

Everyone,,, Wish me luck im gonna install it now.

*heart beats rapidly*

subconcept · Nov 22, 2002

HELLZ YEAH it works!

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