Artic Silver 5, Does it help?

xTrEmEoVrClOcKr · Aug 1, 2004

Ive had AS5 on my processor before and when I modded my Zalman 7000CU it was like dust and applied some temporary thermal paste until I got AS5. I was puzzled that I can bearly keep my 3.43ghz and I thought it could be AS5, does it really help your overclock? I just applied it and I know I have to wait about 30 days for it to settle. Does it really help though? Thanks.

veryhumid · Aug 1, 2004

I think you only have to wait 100-200 hours depending on how good the heatsink is. And make sure to shut the computer down every couple days to let it cool down to room temperature. To answer your question, it might help

batboy · Aug 1, 2004

Arctic Silver is the best thermal paste, but it's not miracle stuff. I've found that in about 3 days of heavy use the AS settles in good. I typically get at least a couple degrees cooler temps with AS than other thermal paste. It does dry up over time. I usually reapply about every 6 months on overclocked computers.

xTrEmEoVrClOcKr · Aug 1, 2004

Will it increase my overclock say, 100mhz, 200mhz?

Mr.Guvernment · Aug 1, 2004

no, cant say for sure as overclocking is a result of all components in your computer.

Imperial · Aug 1, 2004

Ceramique is the best thermal paste out there in my book.

batboy · Aug 1, 2004

A couple of degrees cooler probably won't allow 100 MHz more overclock. It might allow anther FSB or two if you were borderline with temps. Mainly it just helps run a little cooler which helps longevity over a long period of time.

Lancelot · Aug 1, 2004

If your CPU is right on the edge, maybe it can help a notch or two. I'm still using AS3 because my syringe isn't empty yet but it does make a few degrees difference compared to white grease...

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