Consider whether the cost is justified by the quality of the thermal paste you're using.
Consider whether the cost is justified by the quality of the thermal paste you're using.
I purchased a deepcool Frostiwin but applied only a small amount of thermal paste, most of which ended up in the gaps between copper pipes. Due to high temperatures, I realized I needed to replace the cooler rather than just reapply paste. However, the cooler was too large, making it hard to install without removing the motherboard. The cooler slid out easily, and the paste spilled onto the metal plate, leaving me with no usable material. I tried to power on the PC but the temperatures remained between 45-55°C during idle, which was unacceptable.
I have an i5-2500 processor and have a presentation to prepare in just two days. I need to complete it urgently and couldn’t find any good thermal paste locally. Ordering one online would take about 3-4 days for delivery. The only option I found was a generic white-yellow paste, around 10-30 cents per tube. I asked nearby computer shops, who confirmed they all use this generic product. I’m worried about using it but am hoping it will work until I can get a better one in 3 to 7 days.
why not give it a shot and check your temperatures? the tech guy at my place says paste is paste. I usually go for the highest quality version, but give it a try and see—you might be surprised by how it performs.
Order a high-quality tube of thermal paste such as Arctic Silver or Arctic Cooling's MX-4. For now, use the standard thermal paste until you recover from your presentation responsibilities. You can swap the TIM once you're free. The temperatures should be higher with the generic TIM, but this will only be a temporary solution.
I’ll try the generic model I currently have. The mx4 looks expensive, priced at 20$ in India. I’m aiming for something under Rs 400 (about $5), which should work well with my i5-2500 and offer a big win. No worries.