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    Applying MX-2 on the CPU

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Kazeari, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. Kazeari

    Kazeari Notebook Consultant

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    Is the same procedure as Arctic Silver 5?

    I've read the guide on their website:
    http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/images/install_mx2_retail.pdf

    And it says to not spread it but for the arctic silver 5, it recommended spreading the compound over the exposed part with a credit card or related. To add to that the guide above isn't even for an exposed CPU...
     
    Kazeari, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    I've found out following the instructions (just a small pea size and let the heatsink spread it out) is actually better than spreading it. Had trouble finding the exact thinness for spreading as it's not conductive like AS5.
     
    Hirohata, Feb 27, 2009
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  3. martee

    martee Notebook Evangelist

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    the arctic cooling MX2 is less viscosity than AS5, it will spread itself
    out under the heatsink pressure.
     
    martee, Feb 28, 2009
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    which is better cooling performance wise? artic silver or mx2?
     
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    martee, Feb 28, 2009
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