MX-2 vs AS5 vs other stuff

Dawgdoc · 03-16-08, 12:30 PM

Maybe Im missing something, but from my limited testing it seems that MX-2 is garbage. EVERY single time I use it (n=6 or 7) I get temps that SUCK EGGS! Even after remounting with MX-2 my temps are horrible.

When I switch back to AS5, temps dramatically improve. Perhaps some of these poor temp issues can be from mounting issues, but Ive remounted several times to test and no dramatic changes.

These are C2Q and C2D on air. Typically a TRUE 120 or sometimes a Tuniq Tower or in 1 situation a P4 on an older aftermarket coolermaster HSF.

Am I misusing the MX-2? Is it for some other use other than air, or is it just inferior to AS5?

TY!

WonderingSoul · 03-16-08, 12:46 PM

there was a HUGE article about thermal pastes that came out recently

follow this thread

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=550610

Jinu · 03-16-08, 12:51 PM

i got better temps with mx-2 and a little better with ic7.

Sarsbaby · 03-18-08, 02:00 PM

I use Shin-Etsu X-23 and get great temp's.

jhanby · 03-18-08, 02:17 PM

I use MX2 and love it so easy to use

03-16-08, 12:30 PM	Thread Starter #1
Dawgdoc Member Join Date: Feb 2007	MX-2 vs AS5 vs other stuff Maybe Im missing something, but from my limited testing it seems that MX-2 is garbage. EVERY single time I use it (n=6 or 7) I get temps that SUCK EGGS! Even after remounting with MX-2 my temps are horrible. When I switch back to AS5, temps dramatically improve. Perhaps some of these poor temp issues can be from mounting issues, but Ive remounted several times to test and no dramatic changes. These are C2Q and C2D on air. Typically a TRUE 120 or sometimes a Tuniq Tower or in 1 situation a P4 on an older aftermarket coolermaster HSF. Am I misusing the MX-2? Is it for some other use other than air, or is it just inferior to AS5? TY!
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03-16-08, 12:46 PM	#2
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03-16-08, 12:51 PM	#3
Jinu Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 809xx - Colorado BABY	i got better temps with mx-2 and a little better with ic7. __________________ Q6600 G0, DFI X38-T2R LT, SUB-ZERO ExodusFlow Altauna, PA 120.3, 4gb (4x1gb) OCZ Platinum, BFG 8800gtx, DD 8800gtx block, 750 gb Samsung sata 7200, Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000, win xp mce. all wrapped in my lovely modded RocketFish http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62000
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03-18-08, 02:00 PM	#4
Sarsbaby Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Quakertown Pa.	I use Shin-Etsu X-23 and get great temp's.
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03-18-08, 02:17 PM	#5
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