Arctic Silver Thermal Adhesive and Shorts

aldamon · 06-11-04, 02:41 PM

How serious is the threat of a short when using Arctic Silver Thermal Adhesive? I don't particulary want to apply silicone to every pin on my board before sticking on some MOSFET sinks.

I probably should have gone with Alumina Adhesive.

arabarabian · 06-11-04, 02:48 PM

I have used it on many things in the past and never have had a problem. I have always been careful when applying it though. What you can do is cover the pins with clear tape and once the adhesive sets up just pull off the tape.

Korndog · 06-11-04, 02:50 PM

^^ edit: good idea arabarabian!

i killed my old gpu memory with artic silver adhesive, i'd say its risky. i'm not sure whether its more conductive when wet or dry, but i think wet. Use extreme caution or just use alumina, when ur dealing with mosfets, silver or white goop really doesn't make a difference that would yield different results in preformance.

aldamon · 06-11-04, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Korndog

^^ edit: good idea arabarabian!

i killed my old gpu memory with artic silver adhesive, i'd say its risky.

Damn. Well, I guess I'll just use it on the Southbridge sink and put it away. No pins there. What ticks me off is I added it to an existing order to save on shipping and now I have to order Alumina Adhesive as well.

Are there any other household uses for this stuff? LOL.

Lejend · 06-11-04, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aldamon

Damn. Well, I guess I'll just use it on the Southbridge sink and put it away. No pins there. What ticks me off is I added it to an existing order to save on shipping and now I have to order Alumina Adhesive as well.

Are there any other household uses for this stuff? LOL.

I know what you mean. I got the 7 gram kit of this stuff for my mosfets and southsink. Needless to say, I have a ton left. I'm just waiting for a time working around the house, when I can think to myself, "You know what would be perfect here, some thermal adhesive."

Mr.Radar · 06-11-04, 10:26 PM

Why restrict yourself to using it as a thermal adhesive? I'm sure it's just as good as superglue, if not better for high heat situations (like inside a stove or something).

Yuriman · 06-11-04, 10:32 PM

Use superglue in 2 of the corners, and cover the rest in ASC.

aldamon · 06-12-04, 12:03 AM

Well, I stopped being a ***** and gave it a shot

I took my time applying it to the MOSFETS and everything seems to be fine. My Southbridge heatsink is stuck on mighty fine too. Good stuff.

hafa · 06-12-04, 12:15 AM

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arabarabian Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sterling,MA	I have used it on many things in the past and never have had a problem. I have always been careful when applying it though. What you can do is cover the pins with clear tape and once the adhesive sets up just pull off the tape. __________________ If I had something to say, I would put it here...
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Korndog Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California	^^ edit: good idea arabarabian! i killed my old gpu memory with artic silver adhesive, i'd say its risky. i'm not sure whether its more conductive when wet or dry, but i think wet. Use extreme caution or just use alumina, when ur dealing with mosfets, silver or white goop really doesn't make a difference that would yield different results in preformance.
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Mr.Radar Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Currently on a silent vacation from overclocking.	Why restrict yourself to using it as a thermal adhesive? I'm sure it's just as good as superglue, if not better for high heat situations (like inside a stove or something).
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Yuriman Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The OCFORUMS	Use superglue in 2 of the corners, and cover the rest in ASC.
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aldamon Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Durham, NC	Well, I stopped being a ***** and gave it a shot I took my time applying it to the MOSFETS and everything seems to be fine. My Southbridge heatsink is stuck on mighty fine too. Good stuff. __________________ Intel i5-2500K \| TRUE BIOSTAR TP67B+ \| RPP 750W 128GB Samsung 830 \| X-Fi Titanium 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws X \| Galaxy GTX 460 1GB
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