What is the best CPU cooler thermal paste for me? I am buying the Cryorig H7 for the X4 880K and thought buying a separate thermal paste instead of using the thermal paste that comes with the cooler would be better. I only plan on using the paste a few times, so I don't need a huge container. Unless I would be better off using the thermal paste that comes with it. Any help? Thanks!
Best CPU thermal paste for a cheap price
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Hey Ellis. Thermal compound isn't something you need to invest a lot of money in. You may shave off 2 or 3 degrees. The main characteristic you should care about is conductivity. For CPUs, this isn't very important but it is a safety feature in case any paste spread past the heat spreader (the metallic cover you see on all CPUs) and onto the motherboard. This isn't a common occurrence and shouldn't be a major concern for you.
However, on the GPU side of things, non-conductive thermal paste is a must. If you ever find yourself with an overheating GPU and feel like you want to replace the paste, you will need to have non-conductive thermal paste so you don't fry your chip. Also, make sure you have the correct thermal pads (thickness is important here; you can't use paste in place of pads). That is another undertaking so if you ever decided to do that, just be aware of the differences!
However, on the GPU side of things, non-conductive thermal paste is a must. If you ever find yourself with an overheating GPU and feel like you want to replace the paste, you will need to have non-conductive thermal paste so you don't fry your chip. Also, make sure you have the correct thermal pads (thickness is important here; you can't use paste in place of pads). That is another undertaking so if you ever decided to do that, just be aware of the differences!
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