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bdk74
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Getting closer to finish up my budget build.

 

Been a while since I used the thermal paste.

 

I've heard there are actually pads i.e ic graphite pad that are actually doing very well? Even linus tested it.

 

Thoughts on going with pad for the 3600 with Cooler Master Hyper 212 ?

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3 minutes ago, bdk74 said:

Getting closer to finish up my budget build.

 

Been a while since I used the thermal paste.

 

I've heard there are actually pads i.e ic graphite pad that are actually doing very well? Even linus tested it.

 

Thoughts on going with pad for the 3600 with Cooler Master Hyper 212 ?

Thanks  

I don't trust those pads, just yet. Maybe later 

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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3 minutes ago, bdk74 said:

what paste recommendation would you have?

I have changed tons of paste.

after all those years the best for me is the GC-EXTREME

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CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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The scraper is good for bare gpu cores as well.

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Do you already have the cooler? Like most aftermarket coolers, it comes with decent paste already.

Graphite pads work pretty well but they do deform over time and need replacing after enough uses. https://www.pugetsystems.com/blog/2018/12/03/Graphite-Pads-vs-Thermal-Paste-Which-Is-Better-1292/

I personally find thermal paste to be more economical.  

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2 hours ago, bdk74 said:

Getting closer to finish up my budget build.

 

Been a while since I used the thermal paste.

 

I've heard there are actually pads i.e ic graphite pad that are actually doing very well? Even linus tested it.

 

Thoughts on going with pad for the 3600 with Cooler Master Hyper 212 ?

Thanks  

Pads are for laptops as a place and forget option (zero maintenance).  They work but are not ideal for desktops if you are overclocking any processor, but may work ok as a mount and forget option for stock speeds.  On a hot running Radeon r9 290X video card, the Panasonic graphite Soft PGS+ pads are a few degrees worse than Kryonaut.  I've heard pretty bad things about Carbonaut pads.

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8 hours ago, bdk74 said:

I see it has a "knife" to spread so the technique all over the cpu instead of dot in the middle?

How ever you like, i use the dot method.

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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