Thermal paste question

[TheOfficialNar]

So, I am about to repaste my GPU. I have this TIM with me, it's a Deep Cool Z5. How do I know if it's metal or ceramic based? Don't wanna fry my gpu if I mess this up.

[Guest]

Google? 

[TheOfficialNar]

I tried reading aaround but dont see any info regarding this one

[W-L]

I tried reading aaround but dont see any info regarding this one

 

It's right on their site, it's non conductive:

http://www.deepcool.com/product/dcoolingaccessory/accessory/2013-12/48_653.shtml

Excellent thermal conductivity.

Electrically non-conductive.

Wide range of application temperature.

[EpicAdom]

I tried reading aaround but dont see any info regarding this one

Trial and error works. Try applying a little bit, check it, clean the GPU, and reapply based upon how much of the die you covered.

[TheOfficialNar]

It's right on their site, it's non conductive:

http://www.deepcool.com/product/dcoolingaccessory/accessory/2013-12/48_653.shtml

I know this sounds stupid, but I saw that and was still hesitant. So, I guess this should be safe on a gpu then since they claim it's non electrical conductive?

[W-L]

I know this sounds stupid, but I saw that and was still hesitant. So, I guess this should be safe on a gpu then since they claim it's non electrical conductive?

 

It will be safe, if you just want to make sure you can place a blob on a piece of plastic and take a multimeter and check if it has any conductivity at all. 

[TheOfficialNar]

It will be safe, if you just want to make sure you can place a blob on a piece of plastic and take a multimeter and check if it has any conductivity at all.

Crap, I dont have a multimeter with me. Guess I'll have to take your word for it then.

[Bensemus]

lol I didn't even think of that when I put an aio on my gpu....