When moving the H80i GT from CPUs, use a suitable thermal paste for optimal cooling performance.
When moving the H80i GT from CPUs, use a suitable thermal paste for optimal cooling performance.
the most popular choice is Arctic silver 5, though it relies on silver which can damage a motherboard; for safer alternatives, opt for the Arctic MX-4. mid-range pastes work well in most cases. if you need top-tier quality, consider Gelid GC-Extreme or IC Diamond. for maximum performance and extreme cooling, use liquid metal such as Coolabratory Liquid metal—it's tough to remove and stays in place permanently.
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Arctic silver 5, though it relies on silver which can cause issues with a motherboard, so the Arctic MX-4 is a better choice. mid-range pastes work well in most cases. for top-tier quality cooling, consider Gelid GC-Extreme or IC Diamond. if you need deli and extreme overclocking, liquid metal such as Coolabratory Liquid metal is ideal—it's tough to remove and stays in place permanently.
The most popular options are Arctic silver 5, but it can affect a motherboard's performance, so consider the Arctic MX-4. Mid-range pastes work well in most cases. For top-tier cooling, choose Gelid GC-Extreme or IC Diamond. If you need extreme heat dissipation, use liquid metal such as Coolabratory Liquid metal—it stays in place and is durable. Are the Gelid or IC pastes non-conductive?
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Ryan_78 :
the most popular choice is Arctic silver 5, though it's silver-based and might affect a motherboard, so opt for the Arctic MX-4 instead. These mid-range pastes work well in most cases. Also, for high-end cooling, consider Gelid GC-Extreme or IC Diamond.
For delid and extreme overclocking, liquid metal such as Coolabratory Liquid metal is recommended—it's tough to remove and stays put.
Are the Gelid or IC pastes non-conductive?
I think the GElid and the MX4 and Noctua aren't. I doubt the Diamond either. After diamond it doesn't conduct electricity, so diamond paste is indeed non-conductive. Diamond paste is made about 96% diamond.
I usually use diamond and GC Extreme paste.
Ryan_78 shared some recommendations on paste types and their uses.