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    IC Diamond 7 vs Noctua NT-H1 / MX-4

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Breezer_, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. Breezer_

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    Currently i cant find anywhere from finland IC Diamond 7 (which is supposed to be awesome stuff for laptops). I have Noctua NT-H1 in closet, and could order MX-4 from local retailer. Question is, how much difference there is for lets say IC 7 vs NT-H1 (also i bet temps would decrease couple degrees with NT-H1 compared to the stock toothpaste :D?). Or is the IC 7 so good stuff that it would be worth to order from US.

    Gonna repaste my GT683R, thats why im asking. Thanks for advance!
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you have paste already, just use that. A few degrees is not worth the extra cost IMO since it's within the margin of error of application.
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 23, 2011
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    Ok thanks for answers guys, gonna repaste tomorrow with NT-H1 and see how my temps will reduce (will use old credit card to flatten the paste to GPU and CPU). One more question, i suppose i will lose warranty if i repaste my laptop? Seems that there is many opinions about the warranty (some say you will lose warranty if sticker is broken on the bottom if you just remove the panel to clean dust -.-).

    Anyway Merry Christmas guys!
     
    Breezer_, Dec 24, 2011
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    MX-4 is generally cheaper and easier to use next time you are getting some.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 25, 2011
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