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    Re-useable Arctic Silver 5

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by David, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Hi guys,
    I'm planning to upgrade my cpu and was just wondering if I could reuse the AS5 that I'm currently using or if it's better to apply new paste.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    David, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    There's no doubt that it's better to apply new paste.
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 28, 2007
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  3. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    +1, Why would you want to use old paste? O____O
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 28, 2007
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  4. l0x

    l0x Notebook Consultant

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    Ya go with new. Clean it off with Rubbing alcohol and Q-tips. Taking the heat sink off and putting it back on will create air pockets/bubbles and up goes your temps.
     
    l0x, Aug 28, 2007
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Maybe he's a penny pincher like myself - if I'm doing a bunch of tweaking and it's a recently applied coat I'll go and scrap off some of the old paste and reuse it XD
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 28, 2007
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  6. David

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    Thanks for the input guys.
    I'm only asking because the AS5 I'm currently using is only 1 month old. I could buy new paste, but I feel like it would be waste since I won't use all of it and will only be using it once.
     
    David, Aug 28, 2007
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  7. jessi3k3

    jessi3k3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Cmon, dont go cheap when AS5 is only worth $5. I'd suggest you apply new paste to get the best thermal dissipation.
     
    jessi3k3, Aug 28, 2007
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  8. l0x

    l0x Notebook Consultant

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    Even the 5gram tubes of it is more than enough for 4-6 applications. If you meant buy another tube since since you used some out of it. No need. The stuff lasts awhile. And to even prolong its shelf life(cause it dose separate) put it in the fridge. I have AS5 from over 3 years ago. Works perfectly.
     
    l0x, Aug 31, 2007
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  9. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Does this stuff come in a tube or what?
     
    powerpack, Aug 31, 2007
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  10. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It usually comes in a syringe-like device. Or all of mine have at least...
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 31, 2007
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  11. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Can you use on more than one? Can you save for later?
     
    powerpack, Aug 31, 2007
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