Changing Thermal compound on CPU, can I still use this?

[iAserty]

I will be reapplying some thermal paste soon on my CPU because of overheating (posted on separate thread), I found some thermal compound but I think it's very old, probably 8-10 years. Can I still use this?

Cooler Master Ice Fusion

 

[CountMike]

Don't, they all have some shelf life and that on looks like it's used for general electronics, not for processors.

 

[ehmkec]

If the container states a thermal conductivity (wm/k) that is higher than 3wm/k it might be for cpu. If it does not state any specs don't use it. BTW - Grizzly Kryonaut has a spec of 12.5wm/k. Ceramic and metal compounds work best for cpus.

 

[iAserty]

If the container states a thermal conductivity (wm/k) that is higher than 3wm/k it might be for cpu. If it does not state any specs don't use it. BTW - Grizzly Kryonaut has a spec of 12.5wm/k. Ceramic and metal compounds work best for cpus.

It actually does state it's thermal conductivity. It's a 1.0, here's a pic:

 

[iAserty]

Don't, they all have some shelf life and that on looks like it's used for general electronics, not for processors.

Dang, so this isn't usable anymore? I posted a pic on a previous reply, it has its "specs". I'm not entirely sure about how old it actually is, it could probably be younger or older, I just found it while looking around a drawer in the house.

 

[ehmkec]

You could give it a try. Keep your eyes on the temps and decide after you see them if you need a new TIM. Clean everything with alcohol and just a thin coat to cover the cpu center (no thicker than a stamp).

 

[iAserty]

You could give it a try. Keep your eyes on the temps and decide after you see them if you need a new TIM. Clean everything with alcohol and just a thin coat to cover the cpu center (no thicker than a stamp).

Alright, thanks man, I think I'll just skip testing it and just buy a new one, just to prevent redoing over again; it's hard for me because I have no experience removing the cooler and cpu. Based on your previous comment, I'll look for something that's atleast 5wmk.