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    IC Diamond 7 Carat 1.5g: Number of Uses Per Tube.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by joshwang11, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. joshwang11

    joshwang11 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    For anyone who has purchased the IC Diamond 7 Carat (1.5g per tube). How many applications can you do before it runs out? I understand you should place a 5mm pea size drop on the CPU/GPU.

    On a side note, if anyone happens to know the density of the stuff, I could use that to calculate the number of applications.

    Thanks,
    Josh
     
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  2. HTWingNut

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    I use the big tube (4.8g), and get at least a dozen applications, so 4-5 is realistic. I tend to use more than 5mm size pea though. With laptop CPU's you need to ensure the entire die gets covered so in that case it's better to use a little more to ensure coverage. I actually run a line of goop down the middle of the CPU or GPU and apply a little pressure by hand, and hold that pressure while I secure the screws.
     
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  3. Prostar Computer

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    Not sure on the IC Diamond but I've used a comparable sized tube of Antec Formula 6 - Nano Diamond compound, and it has lasted me several applications (going on 4-5). I'd say you should get roughly half a dozen (perhaps more) applications out of a 1.5g tube.
     
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  4. tijo

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    At least 5 applications on a laptop and 2 on a desktop CPU, still had some left after that.
     
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  5. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    It really depends on how you apply it. If you use an actual pea sized blob, it is going to run out real fast. If you use a tiny tiny bit and spread it out super thin with a razor blade, it can last you many many more times.
     
    Qing Dao, Mar 8, 2013
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