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Artic Silver AS5-12G Silver Thermal Compound 12 g Syringe

Artic Silver AS5-12G Silver Thermal Compound 12 g Syringe

Artic Silver AS5-12G Silver Thermal Compound 12 g Syringe
$ 16.99

Score By Feature

Based on 341 ratings
Easy to install
9.60
Value for money
9.08

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Product Description

Arctic Silver 5 maximizes particle-to-particle contact area and thermal transfer by using three different shapes and sizes of Pure Silver particles.
Arctic Silver 5 has a thermally conductive filler content of over 88 percent.
Three-phase viscosity that can be controlled
Not conductive to electricity.
Compliance with the RoHS Directive

Questions & Answers

How fast does this product transfer heat?

Although there is no standard unit of measurement for measuring the paste's specific transfer rate, I'll include whatever information the manufacturer provides. Furthermore, this product is best for mating two machined surfaces, such as a computer chip's die to a machined heatsink, but it isn't designed for coarse or porous materials that would benefit from something thicker. Also, despite the fact that this product is designed to resist electrical conduction, it is best to keep it away from any electrical contacts to avoid overspreading. br>I've discovered that it works exceptionally well on laptops, particularly powerful ones such as mobile workstations, where CPU and GPU chip cooling is critical. br>Product specifications from the manufacturer: Specifications: br> br>Particle Size on the Average:br> Micron: 49 Temperature Limits: 000020 inchbr>Extended Temperature Limits:
Peak: temperatures ranging from 50°C to 180°C br>Long-term storage at 180°C Term: br>Performance: 50°C to 130°C br>Temperature: 50°C to 130°C br> When measured with a calibrated thermal diode imbedded in the CPU core, the CPU core temperatures are 3 to 12 degrees Celsius lower than standard thermal compounds or thermal pads at full load. br>Area of Coverage:
A 3. A 5 gram syringe will cover at least 15 to 25 small CPU cores, 6 to 10 large CPU cores, or 2 to 5 heat plates. At a layer of zero The 3. is 003" thick. The area covered by a 5 gram syringe is approximately 16 square inches.

What's the deal with the brown color of this substance? Previously, I was using AS5, which was silver. ?

Silver is the name of my compound. date of purchase: JAN/2016. Check with the manufacturer to see if there is a new formula available. br>Best of luck!

The compound is not electrically conductive, but it is slightly capacitive, which could cause issues. Since that's the case, what's the next best thing to do?

I'm not sure what your question is, but I've been using artic silver for as long as I can remember, and I have over 20 years of experience with electronics and computer repair, building, and so on. Yes, it contains silver and has the potential to conduct electricity. Any compound, and I mean ANY compound, if used in excess, can cause a CPU to fail. /or motherboard, but by only using the correct amount (a small pea size amount in the direct center of the CPU), most thermal pastes are made to "liquefy" to a degree, (sorry, best terminology/example I can come up with without being able to show you in reality), the silver fills in the invisible to the naked eye micro fissures, cracks, holes, and creates a better seal in the fan/coil.

On a trix r9 290, is it possible to use arctic silver 5 as a graphics card?

When I replaced the cooler on my R9 290X Gaming 4G, I used some, and the temperature difference was significant when compared to another thermal paste I used.

Selected User Reviews For Artic Silver AS5-12G Silver Thermal Compound 12 g Syringe

It does what it's supposed to do well and at a reasonable price, and it comes with a large quantity of high-quality compound
5/5

I needed to replace the CPUs in a large stack of dual socket servers, and I wanted to make sure they were properly connected to the heat sink so they could dissipate heat for many years. This stuff is effective, and a little goes a long way, as always. After applying some to the first CPU and clamping the heat sink down, I waited a few minutes before removing it to ensure I had applied enough and that it had spread evenly. I used a little too much, but it spread beautifully. When the machines were back online, I put them through their paces for an hour while monitoring the CPU temperatures in the BIOS. When compared to the server's stock CPUs, there is no difference.

Analia Lambert
Analia Lambert
| Nov 20, 2021
This is a pretty good product
5/5

A small amount of product was applied. This is a pretty good product. Use a plastic mini-brush to apply a small amount. To ensure an even coat, use a spreader. There are a plethora of methods available. The most important thing is to ensure that the CPU/GPU and heatsink are in good contact. I could have gotten better temperatures (by 1-degree) if I had tried harder. 2 degree) with EKWB's thermal compound, but I didn't take into account other factors such as ambient room temperature.

Eric Singleton
Eric Singleton
| Jul 23, 2021
Pros: Excellent performance at a reasonable price
5/5


Made in the United States
Significantly reduces temperatures
Relatively inexpensive, given how much you actually use
Syringe is resilient and can
- Due to the presence of silver, which is an electrical conductor, it is important not to have too much of it in contact with any electrical components in order to avoid a short circuit. br>br>Please remember to follow Arctic Silver's instructions for best results: [Sample Size Ratio]br>[Sample Size Ratio]br>[.

Saint McCullough
Saint McCullough
| May 21, 2021
Compound that acts as a heat sink
5/5

I knew what I was getting because I had previously used this heat sink compound. I'm pleased to report that nothing has changed. The purpose of heat sink compound is to allow heat to flow from the CPU to the heat sink, preventing the CPU from overheating. That's what this stuff does, and it doesn't take much of it to get the job done. A small amount, spread evenly across the top of the CPU, will suffice. I'd been using this compound for a while and a friend needed some, so I gave him my old tube (which hadn't yet run out) and went out and bought a new one. This is an excellent company.

Devin Hatfield
Devin Hatfield
| Jul 29, 2021
Thermal paste with the most bang for your buck! The best T on a consistent basis
5/5

At an affordable price. br>Although there are more efficient thermal pastes on the market, none are as good at this price. I've been using this product since it was first released, and I've found it to have excellent thermal capabilities and a long lifespan. I don't use anything else because it's such a good product.

Aldo Humphrey
Aldo Humphrey
| Aug 05, 2021
For the money, this is the best paste available
5/5

For the past four years, I've relied on Artic Silver and have never been disappointed. After the paste had settled, my temperatures dropped by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. This is what you need if you need thermal paste for multiple computer builds; you get more than just one when you buy this. 5 g mini tubes I would strongly advise you to read this. 9/10. Giving it a 9/10 because the tube isn't 100% filled would have been nice. Whoever I bought it from didn't put it in the best packaging.

Winston Gutierrez
Winston Gutierrez
| Jul 28, 2021
Artics Silver is the best old school paste; it's a high-quality paste that's a significant improvement over stock pastes; if you're looking for high-end cooling (serious overcooling), go with MX-II
5/5

4, but AS5 is the paste you'll use on a daily basis.

Phoenix NICHOLLS
Phoenix NICHOLLS
| Oct 30, 2021
"Geek Approved," according to Maximum PC Magazine
5/5

It works. It lowered the temperature of my AMD FX-80 processor by 10 degrees Celsius. 8150 It takes a few weeks to adjust, possibly three months depending on how many times you cycle a shutdown, but after that you're ready to go. You have the option of following fads or staying away from them. Follow your instincts. I'll take Arctic Silver 5 every time. br> In terms of price per ounce, the large tube is a better deal. br>The application instructions for your processor can be found on the Arctic Silver website. I use a drop that is ACTUALLY the size of a "Pea. " It's not a pea that's just popped out of the ground. It's not like a pea on steroids. a "mature" pea in every sense of the word It's as if it came straight from a can. You should be fine as long as it does not leave the processor. The actual processor should be covered if you cover the center 1/2 of the heat spreader. Don't let it get out. Simply secure your CPU cooler by placing it straight down and wriggling it left and right. br> Take a deep breath and relax. It's not a difficult task.

Astrid Swanson
Astrid Swanson
| Aug 28, 2021

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