Nice temps...but like you said, give that AS a little time to cure. Seems I read somewhere that the optimum time for AS was around 200 hours. :eek:
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Nice temps...but like you said, give that AS a little time to cure. Seems I read somewhere that the optimum time for AS was around 200 hours. :eek:
Pics:
Had to take the motherboard out in order to fit the mounting frame :( Here's the CPU all covered in the old Arctic Silver:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/25.jpg
And here are the perfect things for removing it :)
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/26.jpg
The mounting frame, upper and lower:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/24.jpg
The lower part is fitted by screwing it in through the motherboard:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/22.jpg
Here it is in place:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/23.jpg
The water block is fitted after applying Arctic Silver, then the upper mounting frame is screwed down to clamp it:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/20.jpg
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/21.jpg
Final pics tomorow :)
That's worth knowing. Do you think I should leave it a week before I continue with my overclocking adventures?Quote:
Originally Posted by bistro
I read something that sounded about like that for AS, and yes, I would wait too. But monitor right good while waiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSparks
I moved over to MX-2 as that has no cure time and is at least as good as AS5, if not better and is non-conductive.
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalo...th=39_&mID=127
Hmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchie
If what they state about Arctic Cooling MX-2 is true, definitely worth considering:
...this compound does not show decreasing performance over time, does not need to be reapplied and has a durability of at least 8 years.
Comments?
Definitely!Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinma
Who leaves their TIM on for 8 years :D. Not me.
I have been using it for a couple of years now and have had no worries with it.
Getting the air out of the lines:
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/15.jpg
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/16.jpg
And finally, the beast lives again :) :)
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/13.jpg
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im...2009/12/14.jpg