Metal in liquid state
Metal in liquid state
It might have made sense to check if the temperature gap matters. I understand you don’t see the same outcomes with the die, but I thought using it on the IHS wouldn’t help much compared to paste. Not sure if that’s correct.
Perfect accuracy is essential—use it only on the IHS, not for cooler parts. The advantages of LM are minimal compared to the potential downsides. For something that will endure the new Kryosheet, a one-time application is best; avoid future worries until you need to disassemble it during relocation.
Depends on the chip and the thermal density of it. On an old X58 chip, the difference is negligible. On a 13900K or 7950X, it's a bit more noticeable (still not usually worth it in 98% of cases). Also it only helps when the IHS is either soldered or has liquid metal under it. For a 8700K for instance without a delid, there won't be any difference, whereas with a delid it'll help a little (not enough to be worth while, but 2-3C when on water).