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IC Diamond. Linus loves it, and it's pretty much the best.

Yeah either that or Arctic Silver 5!

*edit: assuming you're removing the pre-applied stuff

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Hello guys

 

So im about to get my new Corsair H100I, and im wondering about which thermal compound is the best. 

Im looking for good quality and good cooling. 

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

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IC Diamond. Linus loves it, and it's pretty much the best.

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The pre-applied thermal paste on the H100i is good, just use that.

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IC Diamond. Linus loves it, and it's pretty much the best.

Yeah either that or Arctic Silver 5!

*edit: assuming you're removing the pre-applied stuff

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IC diamond

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Artic silver 5

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Ok guys ty. The IC diamond is a bit hard to get in my country so i think i will go with artic silver 5. 

 

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