Discussion about thermal paste
Discussion about thermal paste
I recently acquired a used H100i Extreme Performance AIO and experienced temperatures reaching 100°C under load, leading me to believe it was damaged. However, I learned it was likely caused by the thermal paste. I ordered Arctic MX-2 thermal paste and wanted to understand its impact. I already have some old, dried thermal paste on my CPU and am curious about the temperature improvements. I’m considering purchasing an AIO cooler to explore overclocking possibilities, but I’m unsure if that would be feasible.
They didn’t even touch it, so it’s likely the main issue. Thermal paste doesn’t work well again.
This could definitely make a big difference. I'm really eager to start experimenting with overclocking.
I can't determine the specific setup or settings. You mentioned it shouldn't cause thermal throttling now.
I own an affordable case, probably the AVP Kolus. The room is quite warm, around 23°C or higher.
Yes, you might be able to perform some overclocking by adjusting the thermal paste.
Absolutely, a 240mm radiator works well for boosting a 4-core processor. Just double-check the pump functions correctly and ensure the tubes get warm after applying new thermal paste and starting the system. If the CPU stays hot while the tubes are cool, there could be another issue.