Hi
I can't get hold of any heat-conductive gel to improve the conduction between my cpu and heat sink. What can I use as an alternative?
I need something proven and tested, not guesses! Thanks folks
Matt
2006-06-29 09:16:28 · 6 answers · asked by Matty 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It needs to be household material, as I need to sort this tonight, and I can't get to the shops!
Thanks
2006-06-29 09:25:17 · update #1
if your stuck in a bind.
Toothpaste works okay.
I am not at fault for any fark ups and burn outs.
I have used it before. but expect to change the tooth paste out every two days.
I'd take a trip to radio shack tommorow. they sell thermal paste for 2.99 there.
2006-06-29 11:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to radio shack and get "thermal grease". This is the "gel" you are referring to. Only use a BB sized droplet of it, too much will also burn the processor up. Don't use toothpaste, you'll spend more $$$ on a new processor if you do that!
2006-06-29 13:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are you on the moon ? the stuff is available everywhere and you can even order it online no reason to try and substitute anything else
2006-06-29 09:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy to get anywhere or you may have some cement in your shed.
2006-06-29 11:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
silicon dielectric
2006-06-29 09:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by jimbob92065 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find diffrent types at www.overclockers.co.uk
2006-06-29 10:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋