IC7 Diamond - GPU Repaste

I am having no luck trying to find IC7 Diamond in the UK.

I have tested AS5 several times with my 5870M but im not getting the results I want for it and as ill be soon upgrading my CPU want to get my hands on some.

If anyone can inform me of a seller in the UK please could you let me know.

 

There you go Chilled PC

Been buying stuff from em for the past 3yrs , no issues

 

According to tests, there's no significant difference in temperature between IC7 and AS5. Also have you given AS5 at least 200 hrs cure time?

I suggest you save some money just use AS5.

 

Why use AS5 when you can use a non capacitive one like MX3. Corrected

 

ICD7 is non conductive also. Which is why putting too much on ICD7 is no problem, putting more is recommended since it's a thick thermal paste.

FYI don't twist the heatsink on the core when you apply ICD7. Just press down hard and screw it down. The heat from use and the pressure from screwing it down will spread the ICD7 evenly, no worries. No spreading, nothing. Just a dab in the center and you are done.

 

I find this "AS5 is conductive" mentality amusing.

AS5 is NOT conductive. However it is slightly capacitive.

You know the differences between conductive and capacitive?

Have you heard any report that AS5 fried chipset and gpu?

 

I was incorrect, it is not conductive and is capacitive as you mentioned. However, MX3 is neither and given the choice, I will always go for one that is not.

From their website....

 

Ugh who cares. The OP asked for ICD7 and he got the link that should send him what he wants. ICD7 has no problems. It couldn't be any easier to apply this stuff and it's temperatures are almost always in the top 3 on reviews and benches for both CPU and GPU. Close thread.

 

Yes. Top tier thermal paste perform very close to each other. reads: all excellent.

With cooling systems in laptops I doubt you'll see any significant differences.

So my reasoning is get the cheapest top tier paste or use whatever top tier paste you have.

But this thing now becomes like HiFi speaker wires.

I rest my case.

 

MX3/4 is better I remember? Based on some tests at Xtremesystems. Cheaper too.

 

I have MX-4 works well, beats AS5 by the slightest of margins.

 

Plus the thicker pastes are more forgiving with less-than-perfect heatsinks on mass produced hardware like laptops. Not everyone laps their heatsinks.

I was a long time user of AS5, but since trying out ICD7, I find it easier to apply and more noob resistant. (Apply to center, and done. If you use too much, it's not an issue)

 

Here's a good deal for MX-2 if you're interested. I just bought one last night to have some extra on hand if needed:

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound -4gram Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound - 4gram from mwave.com

 

Freinds, How long will a proper repaste last in 'normal' use? I game about 10 hours per week and use my machine for email, and forum posting, etc about 20 hours per week. Thanks, Josea
(I ask Because I don't think I would be able to do a paste job myself)

 

The ICD7 is rated for superior durability meaning it should last you the lifetime of your laptop. Apply once and never worry again.

 

Considering how short generally we keep our laptops, this shouldn't be of any concern.

The stock paste is designed to last long enough.

 

Shouldn't need to ever do a repaste really...only time is when you take the heatsink off.

Repasting would be a one time deal, to give an improvement over the stock paste and improve cooling.

 

I have to disagree with this the stock paste is poor on the G73 if by application (which is the normal issue) or the paste itself I was running GPU temp of 105oC with ease and with AS5 im now running 91oC max temp max burn in. My stock paste seemed evenly spread on the GPU as well although the CPU was a bombshell.

I have contacted Chilled PC but all of their stock of IC7 is out at the moment does anyone else know of the seller in the UK that stocks this?

Thanks

 

My bad , should have posted that link earlier Overclockers UK

 

Lovely job ordered me some proper compound thanks chap.

 

If someone knows the size of the Thermal pads on the G73JH 5870m could you let me know please. I believe they are 3mm but 5 is also available.

 

Pleasure by the way , you don't really need to replace the pads as long as they are not damage .. Just be careful when you handle them.

 

Yeah I have had her off a few times and really would like some new ones on there they are looking a bit tacky. Any idea of the size?

 

Sorry I meant after you already put the paste on, you don't need to replace it. It doesn't "age", not really. Yes I agree replacing the stock paste is a good idea, but the question I was addressing was whether you had to redo it later on.

 

I would say 1.5mm .. But don't take my word for it you should try the Asus forum , might get a better answer over there.

 

I'm a total noob but I though you didn't need the pads anymore if you used ID7?

 

The pads are there for the memory modules,not the GPU core itself and yep you need them, the gap between the HS and the memory is rather big in the G73. Another solution would be to use copper plates and put thermal paste on each side.