Arctic Silver 5 or Arctic Cooling MX-2 paste?

[nerr]

Using one or the other in conjunction with the Tuniq Tower. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Evilonigiri]

Arctic Cooling MX-2 is better, however I've heard from the some members here that Arctic Silver 5 lasts longer.

 

[nerr]

And I had read somewhere that MX-2 paste lasts for up to eight years, and that Artic Silver should be reapplied every six months to a year. 😵 Hmm... Others?

 

[Evilonigiri]

For ANY thermal paste, you should replace it every 6 to 12 months. I don't know where you read that MX-2 lasts for 8years, but it's not recommended to do that.

 

[bildo123]

LoL my sisters comp that I built using my leftover parts from my previous build has an old hot AMD +3400, which I took the heatsink on and off a couple of times, and is still using the same nasty TIM pad that it originally came with about 3~4 years ago. Idles at about high 20's low 30's.... I think I broke about every TIM rule there is but it still does alright.

 

[Reighat]

Looks like the competition is heating up :lol:, AIT is doing a free promotion of their TIM Cool Silver with this promo code:

108c0f6633

http://www.aitmart.com/thermal/sample/

 

[tcirilli]

MX2 is the best thermal paste at this point in time!
I have used both and after using MX2 i prefer it.
As the package says"8 year durability!"
non bleeding, NON-electrical conductive and "metal-free', non corrosive, non-capactive (a biggie!!), non-curring.
Do not remove and replace your coolers every 6 months. you're flirting with problems and damage to your attachments.
It's a falacy!

 

[jeep11]

I've heard that TUNIQ TX-2 is good if your looking for something cheaper.

 

[V3NOM]

lol thread resurrecting much?