how's the stock thermo compound on a freezer 7 pro?

[flyingmachine]

Do I need to scrap it off and put on better stuff? Is the compound that came w/ the Freezer 7 pro sufficient for a mildly overclocked (3.2 E6600) setup? tks

 

[Jake_Barnes]

I'm interested in this question myself. Like you, I'm wondering about the performance of the included Thermal Interface Material (Pre-applied MX-1 Paste) -vs- AS5 or some similar aftermarket TIM.

Has anyone used the stock "Pre-applied MX-1 Paste" - and your opinion?

 

[Assman]

system tested:

- Abit AG8 - 3 RD Eye
- Pentium 4 - 630
- Speeze EE507B7 ChillMax

source (not in english)

 

[Jake_Barnes]

Nice charts ... what's the bottom line?

 

[Assman]

thanx, well according to these results mx-1 beats as5 by a few degrees. if you ask my opinion i never use stock thermal pastes, i use as5.

 

[Jake_Barnes]

See this THERMAL GREASE SHOOTOUT

DaSickNinja has Masscool Shin-Etsu x23 rated best, followed by AS Ceramique ... I've had a bunch of guys in CPU who swear by Ceramique ... I think either would be excellent for that freezer 7 pro. And the stock MX-1 Paste would probably work fine with good air flow and a mild to moderate OC. I've not used either. Just my guess based on what others are reporting.

 

[Assman]

stock MX-1 Paste would probably work fine with good air flow and a mild to moderate OC.

yes, I agree

 

[flyingmachine]

tks, I'll give the MX a try first then, if I have heat issues then replace it.