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    Intstalling better thermal pad in HP Envy

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LTBonham, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. LTBonham

    LTBonham Notebook Evangelist

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    I have considered upgrading my thermal pads in my Envy 17 3200, but know nothing about high performance thermal pads/tape. It comes stock with HP thermal pads, but I assume there are better alternatives.

    I assume using standard TIM like AS5/Gelid GC would not make up for the gap probably created with a typical thermal tape/pad, but which thickness is considered normal? I have heard of people using copper shims for this, but I would rather not.

    Would something like this be any good?

    Extreme Thermal Pads | Page 1 | Sort By: Product Title A-Z - FrozenCPU.com

    Also 3M seems to make a variety of thermal tapes and such, any feedback 3M?


    Edit - I have also seen alternatives like the Coolaboratories Liquid MetalPad but I assume is is not thick enough. Thoughts?
     
    LTBonham, Sep 24, 2012
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