what thermal solution is better?

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Arctic silver 5-Silver solution

or

Arctic MX4-Carbon solution

carbon is not electrically conductive but what is best for the heat
 
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A LOT of people will tell you the AS5 is better. I USED to think the exact same until I tried others. This is the current standing for moderate contact pressures (like most CPU and GPU setups). I would use and urge the MX-4 instead. I also had some issues with capacitance with the AS5 (even though it is electrically non-conductive).

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Taken from Skinneelabs's AWESOME roundup:

http://skinneelabs.com/2011-thermal-paste-review-comparison/3/

If your contact pressure is high, I'd recommend the MX-2. A LOT cheaper than either Mx-4 or AS5, but performs better at higher contact pressures (see review's great contact pressure graph).
 
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Unfortunately, TIM performance varies to some extent depending upon the application. It's just one of those things that has several variable factors that affect performance.

Of the two, MX-4 is typically the better-performing TIM. If you find you're unhappy with its performance, you can always remove the HS/Fan, clean things up, and try the AS-5.
 
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I use Ceramique 2, as well. It's not one of your main choices, but I recommend it. I've used the MX-4 and the AS-5, too. I felt that the MX-4 applies much better than AS-5, if that makes any difference.
 
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