Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus? Question about included compound.

[Godzealot]

Hi,

I was wondering if this heatsink is the same as this review?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=1156_heatsink-_-35-103-065-_-Product
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/19383-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus-cpu-cooler-review.html

Also, how good is the included thermal compound? Or should I spend a few bucks and get like Arctic Silver 5? Is that the best compound now?

 

[Godzealot]

Also if I add a second fan to the heatsink will it take off a few more degrees?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

The answer to your first question is yes. Both web pages list the same Coolermaster part number.

The answer to your second question is a lot of enthusiasts prefer to use a third party thermal compound. Arctic Silver 5 is still popular; however, enthusiasts all have their own favorites.

The answer to your third question is adding a second cpu heatsink fan for a push pull effect will lower temperature but only a little bit, usually less than one degree. Individual results will vary.

 

[Shadow703793]

^+1. Btw, AS5 is no longer the King of the Hill when it comes to TIM. The best is Indigo Xtreme and IC Diamond.
See: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=232141

 

[JohnnyLucky]

I started using IC Diamond 7 Carat thermal compound several years ago. Results have always been excellent for me. Just have to remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

 

[ragsters]

I thought the best thermal compound out right now in the Arctic Cooling MX-3.

 

[Godzealot]

The MX-3 looks interesting... it's for about $13-15 tax+shipping after I look around a bit.

When you buy these thermal compound can you replace everything? Not just your CPU heatsink grease but like on the video card heatsink also??

 

[ragsters]

The MX-3 looks interesting... it's for about $13-15 tax+shipping after I look around a bit.

When you buy these thermal compound can you replace everything? Not just your CPU heatsink grease but like on the video card heatsink also??

I have arctic silver 5 on my Graphics Processor.

 

[ragsters]

Also if I add a second fan to the heatsink will it take off a few more degrees?

I forgot to answer this question.
Johnny Lucky is right about his answer to this question but getting a better fan than stock does give better performance and since you have the other one than use that one as well. Remember to use the stock fan as your pull.

 

[rkaye]

another vote for IC Diamond thermal compound. it is very easy to apply and extremely effective. $7 @ petrastechshop.com