Thermal Compound

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Deciding on thermal compound. Yes, i know there is very minimal difference between most pastes but i want to know everyones opinions on what they like. Ive always been a fan of Prolimatech PK-3 but im considering switching to Gelid GC Extreme or bequiet! DC1 compound.

[SPG]

I dont care
if it comes with the cpu cooler, I'll use it. If it doesn't, I'll buy the one with the highest reviews 

[shypin]

toothpaste works

[W-L]

Deciding on thermal compound. Yes, i know there is very minimal difference between most pastes but i want to know everyones opinions on what they like. Ive always been a fan of Prolimatech PK-3 but im considering switching to Gelid GC Extreme or bequiet! DC1 compound.

 

They're all about the same I go for stuff that doesn't need curing time and is non-conductive, I mostly use MX-4, Gelid Extreme is also really good.

[x Relentless Xx]

toothpaste works

Please take your immature responses elsewhere, thanks 

[x Relentless Xx]

They're all about the same I go for stuff that doesn't need curing time and is non-conductive, I mostly use MX-4, Gelid Extreme is also really good.

How thick is Gelid Extreme? Ive always liked Prolimatech PK-3 because its very thick and doesnt get goopy when applying like other pastes such as Cooler Master and OCZ @W-L

[x Relentless Xx]

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[x Relentless Xx]

They're all about the same I go for stuff that doesn't need curing time and is non-conductive, I mostly use MX-4, Gelid Extreme is also really good.

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[W-L]

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I haven't used it personally but it's not very thick or hard to spread from what I've seen, here's some examples:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/thermal-interface-roundup-1_5.html

[Biggerisbetter]

I just recently tried Gelid extreme on my 5820k build and geild tends to be messy sticky and thin. Gelid must be spread with an applicator over the cpu. Cant apply to close to the edge of cpu or it will oozes out. Even after clean up, it can ooze out for a few days. As far a temps, at idle my cpu runs at 36c. Gaming load temps 45c. Also Geild is non conductive . 

[x Relentless Xx]

I just recently tried Gelid extreme on my 5820k build and geild tends to be messy sticky and thin. Gelid must be spread with an applicator over the cpu. Cant apply to close to the edge of cpu or it will oozes out. Even after clean up, it can ooze out for a few days. As far a temps, at idle my cpu runs at 36c. Gaming load temps 45c. Also Geild is non conductive .

Well that helps, i hate the oozy goopy thin paste. Guess im sticking with Prolimatech PK-3

[Geralt]

Arctic MX-4 seems pretty okay for the money. Not too thick and not too thin. I tried IC Diamond but it was really thick.

[tomas710]

Well that helps, i hate the oozy goopy thin paste. Guess im sticking with Prolimatech PK-3

http://overclocking.guide/thermal-paste-roundup-2015-47-products-tested-with-air-cooling-and-liquid-nitrogen-ln2/6/

 

http://overclocking.guide/thermal-paste-roundup-2015-47-products-tested-with-air-cooling-and-liquid-nitrogen-ln2/11/

 

This is a good article, very well done, includes descriptions on thickness, performance and price