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[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

I use both. AS5 and Ceramique will give almost exactly the same temperatures. Ceramique is the smart choice for GPU and sensitive components where shorting out is a possibility. AS5 is the best choice for processors and GPU's with an IHS (opinionated).

Ah, thanks for that! Too bad I used AS5 on my NB and SB when I redid the thermal paste on them....

[Telexen]

I only use AS5.

I've never understood the fuss about conductivity. It's designed not to be conductive until it's under heavy compression - and I've never had a problem with it - even after a dozen tubes worth between AS 2, 3, and 5

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Telexen

I only use AS5.

I've never understood the fuss about conductivity. It's designed not to be conductive until it's under heavy compression - and I've never had a problem with it - even after a dozen tubes worth between AS 2, 3, and 5

It's just the fact that it's made with silver particles that makes it conductive. I (and I'm guessing some other people) like to play it safe and use Ciramique on parts with no heatspreader (like Tyreal said).

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Heh. I didn't even notice there were replies to this thread...

To continue... hehe.... I use AS5 too. It's good stuff. I used it in my laptop and dropped temps about 7 degrees.

[JazzyJake]

An old-style plastic toothbrush, and a lighter for stripped screws.
get the handle end of the screw driver to the soft, almost melting stage, then jam it in and wait a few minutes. turn and it's out

[theburan]

I like having my ubuntu boot disc handy, since not only does it give you access to a partition editor and whatnot, but it also comes with memtest by default, so you can get double the fun on one disk.

The one thing I always wish I had though is a paper clip... I can never find one when I need it....

[Jokerswild]

There's no download on that link screwballl.

[Phosphorous]

Yeah, I got to that page, but don't see a link to the .iso file. Am I supposed to just build the CD myself with the suggested software? Nothing shows up as a link for me.

Originally Posted by Jokerswild

There's no download on that link screwballl.

Cool thought I was losing it or something.

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by Phosphorous

I'm looking all over that website for that Hiren's Bootcd but I don't see a link to download any .iso for it. I know I'm legally blind in my right eye, but I just don't see it.

The other problem here, is that the Hirens boot cd is pirated software!!!
To keep things up and up, your best bet is to use Bart PE!!!!

It is LEGAL!!!!: Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD

[Jokerswild]

Originally Posted by stinger608

The other problem here, is that the Hirens boot cd is pirated software!!!
To keep things up and up, your best bet is to use Bart PE!!!!

It is LEGAL!!!!: Bart's Preinstalled Environment (BartPE) bootable live windows CD/DVD

Good one Stinger. I was wondering with a few of those things listed on the cd for hirens.