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    Changing NP8662 thermal paste

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Totemobakadesu123, May 5, 2009.

  1. Totemobakadesu123

    Totemobakadesu123 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if it is worth replacing the artic silver 5 thermal paste on both CPU and GPU once I get my laptop.

    I am thinking IC Diamond 7 Carat Thermal Compound will be the best one.

    I found a very good website with reviews of many popular thermal paste

    http://hardwarelogic.com/news/137/ARTICLE/2752/1/2008-03-03.html


    Anyone here planning to do the same? Is it worth the change? 5C does make a huge difference int he long term......
     
    Totemobakadesu123, May 5, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I wouldnt bother replacing it till the AS5 is degrading, usually takes a year before it needs replacement.
     
    flipfire, May 5, 2009
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  3. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    My CPU was running a bit hot when I got my 8662 recently and quite a few people mentioned that it may be the thermal paste so I went ahead and did it.

    When this guy took it apart the CPU had very little paste applied which he
    reapplied, the GPU had a decent amount but from what looked like another substance. Anyway, he replaced both and so far the results are:

    CPU at idle are 10C lower and when under full load *earlier tonight only 5C cooler but later on is now about 8C cooler*
    GPU at idle is now about 8C lower at idle and under load is about 2-3C cooler.

    I was just unlucky I think because this model was just lying out of the factory so I guess it was a little rushed
     
    potentv, May 6, 2009
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  4. theriko

    theriko Ronin

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    Yeah, the preapplied paste on the gpu isn't as5, and I'm not even sure if the stuff on the cpu is... I'd replace them if I were you.
     
    theriko, May 6, 2009
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  5. Ovreagr

    Ovreagr Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a good "How To" guide around for removing the heatsink(s), removing the old paste and reapplying the new paste?


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, May 6, 2009
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  6. potentv

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    potentv, May 6, 2009
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  7. elbig

    elbig Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I am getting my 8662 from Xoticpc. It says it has AS5. Do they put it on as the Sager website doesn't mention anything about it.
     
    elbig, May 6, 2009
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