C2D stock HSF paste vs. Artic Silver 5

[Spike12]

I searched and could not find this answered.

I am building a Xeon 3050 based system. This is the first system I have built with a retail version of a chip that already has thermal paste applied. I have Artic Silver 5, will I notice much of a difference between the two?

I am guessing the Artic Silver 5 would be better. But will it be noticeable differnece?

 

[3lfk1ng]

With the stock intel hsf....the stock intel paste will actually outperform as5.

With an aftermarket heatsink...as5 is a good choice...but nothing if for certain until our review is finished Here is another link

We have a few surprizes in store for our readers as well.

 

[Spike12]

Thanks, I am now glad that I asked!

 

[Bache]

I searched and could not find this answered.

I am building a Xeon 3050 based system. This is the first system I have built with a retail version of a chip that already has thermal paste applied. I have Artic Silver 5, will I notice much of a difference between the two?

I am guessing the Artic Silver 5 would be better. But will it be noticeable differnece?

I would'nt use the stock HS pad now, even though it is OK thermally.

AS5 allows easier HSF removal(original pad realy sticks like glue) and I have had CPU's run cooler up to 4'C.

 

[Spike12]

I was expecting a PAD but it really looked like paste. I did not inspect very closely though.

I have used AS5 previously and I can attest to it's stickiness even when applying a very thin layer.