thm655321 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 When I install my H50 should I install it as is or should I take off the material Corsair has applied and apply say Arctic Silver instead? If the latter, should I use Arctic Silver 5 or is something else better for this application? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted September 8, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted September 8, 2009 The decision is up to you, we supply a thermal pad which is already on the H50, but if you would like to use a different type then that is no problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thm655321 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks. A follow-up question, what if you applied Arctic Silver 5 in addition to the H50's thermal pad? Would that be (a) overkill, (b) negative or © a "couldn't hurt" scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted September 9, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted September 9, 2009 It would not be a good idea to have both, ideally you want a thin layer which bridges any imperfections in the flatness of the CPU and the heat sink. The idea is to have maximum contact between the two in order to transfer as much heat as possible. If there is too much paste you will lose efficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlysir Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks. A follow-up question, what if you applied Arctic Silver 5 in addition to the H50's thermal pad? Would that be (a) overkill, (b) negative or © a "couldn't hurt" scenario? big negative, too much TIM is a not a good thing. And they might not be compatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slay0r Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Which is best, the thermal paste or the pad already provided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkgriffin Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 There probably isn't a "huge" difference. Most people have a paste that they prefer so they will just use that. I used the pad at first but then changed CPUs two days later and had to clean it and use my own paste. I say try out the pad and if you aren't satisfied then try your own paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slay0r Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I bought some Arctic Cooling MX-3 thermal paste as I didn't know it came with a pad, I'm not entirely sure which I should use now. I don't anything to wipe the pad off at the moment, so I might use it meantime as you have suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue71 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I bought some Arctic Cooling MX-3 thermal paste as I didn't know it came with a pad, I'm not entirely sure which I should use now. I don't anything to wipe the pad off at the moment, so I might use it meantime as you have suggested. its not hard to take off. u can wipe it off with a lint free disposable cloth. i would recommend cleaning off the plate with something like 98% isopropal (spellcheck much lol)alcohol and a cotton swab after you get the bulk of it off to ensure you get all the old paste off. i just used mx-3 when i installed my h50. ive never trusted stock paste. at least you can be sure of what it is when you apply it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helevitia Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I just installed my H50 last night and left the stock thermal pad/paste on. I am idling around 50c, yikes! Seems high to me. I will put AS 5 on and see if there is a difference. I'm using a push/pull setup with the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helevitia Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I just put the side back on my case and it dropped the temp to 42c :) Still though, I hope to eek out a few more degrees with AS5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordVampyre Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 one thing I found.. a couple of days after my first install.. went back and checked the screws and found that 3 were a bit loose and one was very loose. It dropped my temps very nicely when I tightened them back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedi Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 one thing I found.. a couple of days after my first install.. went back and checked the screws and found that 3 were a bit loose and one was very loose. It dropped my temps very nicely when I tightened them back up. Hmm... that's interesting. I don't think I have gone back to check the tightness of the screws. I think I'll do that in a few minutes. :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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