Question Whats the best thermal paste ?

[knowledge2121]

what are the top 3 thermal pastes ? I want to delid and repaste my ps3...

 

[Eximo]

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-thermal-paste

 

[hotaru.hino]

Keep in mind if you're doing direct-die applications, you need something that's relatively viscous. Otherwise the thermal paste will just creep out over time.

 

[knowledge2121]

Keep in mind if you're doing direct-die applications, you need something that's relatively viscous. Otherwise the thermal paste will just creep out over time.

Out of MX-4 and Kryonaut, which one should I use for under the IHS ? and which one should I use for over the IHS ?

Does it matter how I apply the thermal paste ? I have heard that I should apply Kryonaut differently..Is this true ?

 

[jay32267]

I use Kryonaut (mainly due to good reviews) and I apply it normally and never have had an issue.
I have 3 machines running with Kryonaut now.
The oldest machine...the paste was applied about 6 years ago.....and it still runs plenty cool. I haven't noticed any temp increase.

 

[knowledge2121]

I use Kryonaut (mainly due to good reviews) and I apply it normally and never have had an issue.
I have 3 machines running with Kryonaut now.
The oldest machine...the paste was applied about 6 years ago.....and it still runs plenty cool. I haven't noticed any temp increase.

Have you delided though ?

 

[jay32267]

Have you delided though ?

Sorry I missed that. No I haven't.

 

[Phaaze88]

Aww no... I was just watching, until Kryonaut was brought in.
It has low viscosity, and burns out faster under high sustained thermals. Also, Thermal Grizzly has a problem with fakes out there, so careful where you purchase it from, if you want to get it anyway.

I have delidded(7820X) before: LM is really the only option. Paste doesn't work for very long. NT-H2, one of the more viscous pastes out there, fails after a couple days or so.

 

[knowledge2121]

how about MX-4 ? Can I apply it under the IHS ?

 

[hotaru.hino]

Honestly, replace just the thermal paste on the IHS and see what happens. Delidding may not be necessary to gain acceptable performance.

 

[Phaaze88]

I just said no to paste under the IHS...

Honestly, replace just the thermal paste on the IHS and see what happens. Delidding may not be necessary to gain acceptable performance.

Yeah, just do this^for now.

 

[knowledge2121]

For PS3s it is necessary .... Can you name a thermal paste that performs well, is durable and can be applied to the chip under the IHS ?

 

[Phaaze88]

Do. Not. Use. Paste. Under. IHS.
Or else you will be reapplying paste several times a month. Liquid metal under the IHS, or don't do it at all, please.

The non-commercial paste that is used under the IHS is formulated for longevity, and as you can probably see, performance is 'underwhelming', for lack of a better word.

 

[USAFRet]

I want to delid and repaste my ps3...

Why?

 

[Eximo]

Have you delided though ?

Yes, my 7700k has kryonaut under the lid. Been that way for about 3 or 4 years, no problems yet. (About to hand the build over to my brother/nephew, with my old GTX980 in it)

 

[Eximo]

I probably wouldn't risk a de-lid on a console either, just re-applying the paste would probably be enough.

 

[hotaru.hino]

If anything, trying not to rip off the fan header is going to be a fun challenge.

Don't ask me how I know.

 

[knowledge2121]

You are saying Intel engineers are dumb ? because intel uses paste on their CPU die....

 

[hotaru.hino]

You are saying Intel engineers are dumb ? because intel uses paste on their CPU die....

They use a TIM that's designed for the requirements at hand. It's not even a "grease" when cold, it's more like clay:

Again, start with replacing the TIM on the IHS and see if that's good enough. If you haven't delidded before, I'd advise against doing it with a PS3 as your first go around.

 

[knowledge2121]

Where can I purchase this clay ?