[SOLVED] ArticSilver II still ok to use?

[OldNoobette]

Ok so i was starting my first PC build in about 3 years. and my trusty ArticSilver5 has apparently dried up to a unspreadable substance , much like the consistency of a crayon . However i found a 20 year old tube of AS II which is still fluid and silvery and just like i remember it, if you get the slightest bit on your hands is darn near impossible to get off.
Anyway,, do you think the ASII will still be OK to use?
( if i remember right AS II IS electrically conductive)

 

[COLGeek]

It is likely okay to use, but using current (better formulae) products would be wiser.

That brings back memories.

 

[OldNoobette]

It is likely okay to use, but using current (better formulae) products would be wiser.

That brings back memories.

Oh wait!! look what i found in the bottom of the drawer!

 

[COLGeek]

Looks newer...

What heatsink and CPU are you trying to mate back together?

 

[OldNoobette]

Looks newer...

What heatsink and CPU are you trying to mate back together?

im building a little Ryzen 3 3200g system. currently trying to decide between the old Phenom II cooler or the new AMD wraith max

(im going to be doing more photo editing than gaming)

Im thinking of going with the AMD cooler

 

[EndEffeKt_24]

Use it. If its insufficient you might have to do it twice, but there is little risk involved otherwise.

 

[COLGeek]

Use the Wraith.

 

[OldNoobette]

Use the Wraith.

Yep, thank you, good advice.
The Wraith Max has worked excellently and now averaging 34c at idle

 

[rubix_1011]

I think I have some old AS2 syringes around somewhere that I picked up at Microcenter from Ye Olde Dayes.

 

[COLGeek]

Yep, thank you, good advice.
The Wraith Max has worked excellently and now averaging 34c at idle

Good choice!